Soldier quickly refunded $900 by media intervention

A soldier in Texas faced a major issue when his landlord suddenly canceled his move-in plans. Albino Calderon, who was transferring to the US Army Reserves in San Antonio, had paid a $900 deposit for an apartment. Calderon planned to move into Iron Horse Valley Apartments on February 28. On February 27, he packed his belongings and drove to San Antonio with his cat. However, he received a call from the landlord saying he could no longer move in. This left him without a place to stay and out of the $900 deposit. After the landlord's refusal to refund the deposit quickly, Calderon reached out to his family for temporary housing. He requested his money back but was informed that he would have to wait 30 days for a refund. Feeling desperate, Calderon contacted a local news outlet for help. KENS, the local news organization, intervened on Calderon's behalf. Within an hour after their inquiry, he received the refund on his credit card. Calderon expressed relief and gratitude for the reporters, stating they did an "amazing job." The case highlights the importance of tenant rights and proper communication with landlords. Iron Horse Valley Apartments has not commented further on the situation.