When Raul Guerrero got his deposit refund check, he was shocked. It was only $127. Guerrero laid down $1200 just a little more than a year earlier. The army Sergeant rented a house on the northwest side for his family because he didn't want to be in an apartment. When he moved in he noted all the issues he saw and took pictures. But when the drought came Guerrero was saddled with watering the lawn, it was in the lease agreement. With water restrictions, Guerrero says he watered on his scheduled days. But still the lawn died, the foundation -- which already had cracks -- shifted, and the cracks grew larger. Inside, the carpet which wasn't new began to show signs of wear, and of course, with two small children, walls needed to be repainted. The property management company came to do a walk through and noted what they saw as the damage. They say they had to spend more than $400 on the lawn, $350 dollars in sheet rock and paint and more than $225 for carpet cleaning. After other small charges, only $127 was left to refund. Sgt. Guerrero says he learned in the military you have to stand up and fight for what you believe is right. he says he'll take this as far as he has to to get more of his money back. The management company says everything they did was very well documented and within the law and say they are ready to stand behind their decision.
