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To quality for the double deposit you have to do it in a specific way

1. discreetly notify the ex landlord of your current mailing address. You'll have to do it on a case by case basic. You do not want to let them know you want the deposit.
2. wait 15 days and pray they forget
3. bingo - if you don't receive your deposit within 15 days of having told them where you live, you can file for a claim for double the deposit.
4. landlords are not allowed to deduct any amounts from the deposit for any reason except a) tenant permission or b) an order from an arbitrator

Having said that though. $4100/mo? That's a lot to pay for just rent...