Actually, your landlord having possession of twice what you actually owe him for any period of time is illegal. Maybe you could just threaten him with that to get the old one back sooner?
You mentioned that your feet have been hurting. Have they been swelling up too?
Working out will probably help some with your sleep issues. I know it sucks to get started again. Push through that initial inertia. You'll see an improvement in your mood too. :)
Technically, I think there is a MA renter's law that states that he must return your security deposit when an old lease is expired. IE if you have to sign a new lease then he is required to give you the deposit back the DAY the old lease is expired. Also, if he does not return it to you in a timely fashion (usually a week) He is required to give you the interest you would be gaining if it were in a bank account. He is also required to tell you where the deposit is being held (if in the bank) and give you documentation of any interest earned by your money annually. You have a right under Ma law to have any interest earned by your security deposit as he is merely holding your money in case of damages and it is technically not owner of the money. You should definitely bring these up to him and not give him the new deposit until he gives you back the old one. If he refuses you should bring up MA law on interest incurred anually as well as the "timely fashion" interest and show him what your bank account gives for interest and that you
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I second valleyviolet in saying that working out will probably help you sleep better. It should give you generally more energy while making you more tired at night, hopefully helping your body to sleep. :-) Thanks again for being so helpful to all of us Elsinore folk when it comes to money matter!
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When does this happen? If I can, I want to come see it!
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Also, congrats on getting into the play :)
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Working out will probably help some with your sleep issues. I know it sucks to get started again. Push through that initial inertia. You'll see an improvement in your mood too. :)
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Thanks again for being so helpful to all of us Elsinore folk when it comes to money matter!
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