About This Site
I'm Andrew Grechniv.
About 30 years ago, I lost a security deposit on an apartment in Hell's Kitchen.
I was young, the money mattered, and once I moved away, the landlord simply stopped responding. I never saw the deposit again.
That experience stayed with me because a lot of renters still deal with the same thing now. A landlord delays. The explanation is vague. The deductions do not add up. Or the landlord just goes quiet and hopes you let it go.
This site came out of that problem.
Why This Exists
I learned this process by helping friends, neighbors, and other renters deal with security deposit problems in real life. Not by sending one dramatic letter and hoping for the best, but by understanding the timing, the documentation, and the steps that actually matter.
That eventually became this site.
My background is in IT architecture and systems design, so I naturally approached this as a process problem: a repeatable sequence, a solid paper trail, and the right steps in the right order. Thirty years in home improvement contracting only reinforced that. In any dispute, process and documentation usually matter more than emotion.
I'm not a lawyer, and I'm not a web designer. But that's kind of the point. This site is simple by design — clear, useful, and practical for regular renters.
What Makes This Different
A lot of renters think the answer is to send one demand letter and hope for the best.
Sometimes that works. Often it does not.
What helps more is a sequence:
- understand the rule that applies in Texas
- document the facts clearly
- send the right notice at the right stage
- escalate only if needed
That is why the paid product is a Recovery System, not a one-letter product.
Why State-Specific Matters
Security deposit disputes look similar from state to state, but the actual rules are not the same.
The deadline, deduction rules, notice requirements, and next steps that matter in Texas come from Texas law.
That is why this site is organized by state. The goal is to make the rules understandable in plain English and help you take the next step with more confidence.
What This Site Does
This site is here to help you:
- understand the rules that apply in Texas
- figure out where you stand
- organize your timeline and evidence
- take the next step in the right order
You can absolutely work through the process yourself using the free guides.
The Recovery System is the shortcut. It gives you the four-step sequence, timing, and letters in one place, so you do not have to piece it together while stressed.
Built Carefully
DepositBack is independent, but it is built carefully: state-specific, researched, written in plain English, and designed around what actually helps renters move things forward.
There is no gimmick here. The free information is meant to be genuinely useful. The paid system is the convenience layer for renters who want the full sequence already organized.
Where to Start
If you're dealing with a deposit issue right now:
If You Want to See How the System Works
If you want a clearer picture of how the process is structured, including the steps, timing, and how the letters fit together, start here:
If you already know your situation and want the full sequence laid out clearly, start here:
See the Texas Deposit Recovery System
Final Note
Thank you for visiting. I hope you found something here that helps.
This site provides general information, not legal advice.