landlord didn’t give me deposit back and is ghosting me.

r/

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

moved out of a house on May 30th, left it spotless. everywhere i’ve lived i’ve gotten my full deposit back.

the property was managed by the owner’s friend, so i never had any contact with the actual owner. i don’t have her number or address— only the owner’s name, the “property manager’s” phone number, photos of the lease but missing page 7 (she never sent it to me), and photos of the house upon moving out.

how do i move forwards with small claims court? i sent her a message on july 1st that i would be filing if she didn’t respond in a week, which she did not 🫠🫠

not to throw myself a pity party but i’m also dealing with having basically no money, severe chronic illness issues, working 50 hours a week at two jobs despite my body failing me, and my long term relationship ending. someone PLEASE HELP ME LMFAO i am at a loss.