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In this specific case, a landlord from Nuremberg wanted money from a former tenant. For example, she had damaged a socket in the apartment and scratched the wooden floor. Normally, landlords have to claim the repair costs within six months. It is different if the landlord wants to offset the damage against the deposit. This is what the Federal Court of Justice decided today in a landlord-friendly ruling. This means: If there is evidence of damage, the landlord can use the deposit. This is true even if the tenant moved out more than six months ago. This means the landlord has more time if he wants to use the deposit for repairs.