Atlanta mom Jane West paid $900 for her security deposit. But the house soon failed inspection, and she was never allowed to move in. When she asked for her $900 deposit back, the landlord ignored her.

Through AVLF, Ms. West found her way to attorney Roxy Richardson.  One letter from Roxy immediately got the landlord’s attention – and although the landlord disputed Ms. West’s right to a full refund, she received $750 back. Ms. West received the money with no time to spare, just in time to pay a security deposit on a much better home for her and her two children. Roxy, thank you for being your client’s champion. Sometimes a lawyer can make the difference between being ignored and being taken seriously.

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