Bean v. Red Oak Property Management, Inc.

The plaintiff, Claudette Bean, brought a small claims action for return of a security deposit paid to the defendant, Red Oak Property Management, Inc. The Manchester District Court (Emery, J.) entered judgment for the defendant. We affirm.

The plaintiff and her fiancé rented an apartment from the defendant. Prior to the expiration of their one-year lease, the plaintiff notified the defendant that they would be moving out of the apartment, which they did at the end of November 2001. By letter dated December 7, 2001, the defendant informed the plaintiff of outstanding charges for unpaid rent,…