I signed a lease for an apartment and did an inspection of the unit w the landlord afterwards. It was obvious that the bathrooms and kitchen had not been cleaned. There is great staining and residue everywhere. It is not dingy but just plain dirty. My landlord made a notation of it and we both signed the inspection sheet. I have the feeling they are not going to clean the unit. What can I do at this point? Am I required to clean up the mess of the prior tenants? Why did my landlord not clean up before my lease began - isn't this required? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
2006-06-15 22:23:13 · 7 answers · asked by reviewee 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A landlord is expected to hand over his property to the new Lessee, in a clean and garbage-free condition, suitable for immediate occupation - unless both the new tenant and landlord have agreed beforehand, and specified so in the Lease itself, that such cleaning will not be needed.
...Hopefully you have NOT signed any such 'release' : In that case, even if you have already moved in, you can first politely remind the Landlord of his responsibility.
....Most Landlords will promptly oblige you - apologising for their 'oversight'. But if yours does not, you can file a civil suit against him - and demand 'damages'.
Any friendly neighbourhood lawyer will only be too glad to advise you about this procedure - for a fee, of course !
2006-06-15 22:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
. . . .do you've any legal specialist acquaintances? for a small fee an legal specialist will write her a letter telling her that get top of entry to with out 24 hours strengthen word violates VA regulation. . . . or you should ascertain your lease, examine the interest provisions in VA LL/tenant regulation and write, well mannered, businesslike letter to her soliciting for the mandatory 24 hours strengthen word, and telling her that you want to absolutely honor all lease words and NO you aren't to any extent further entitled to do some thing you want (inclusive of "adorning" the walls) only because you want to and intend to bathe it up. . . . . and that i'd carry off the call-calling till you come again your protection. . . . .and that i'd record difficulty of premises with pictures, and request walk by skill of with both one in each of them. . . .to make sure if some thing needs interest. . . .after transferring out and till now turning over the keys
2016-10-30 23:48:05 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have asked him/her to clean it contingent to you accepting the lease. They probably made a notation so that youre not charged for these damages when you move out. I'd say it's not getting fixed.
2006-06-15 22:27:40 · answer #3 · answered by sunflowers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd mention it to them. You'd be surprised how quick a landlord can do things to get a place ready before you move in. If your landlord does not do anything about it or gets moody with you, watch yourself, b/c you might have trouble with them down the line.
2006-06-15 22:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by drewsilla01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how much of a cleaning deposit did he require of you?? if he didn't charge you one- you will have to clean it yourself. if he did, i would ask him to clean it before i moved in, or i would clean it and charge him $10/hour for the cleaning as that is what i used to charge as a maid service. you won't be able to charge him for the supplies it took to do the cleaning. if he won't pay it, take it off the rent and explain why you feel that he should have cleaned the apartment or paid someone to do it and that you charged him the going rate for cleaning those area yourself.
2006-06-15 22:28:54 · answer #5 · answered by tiggerkitty3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let this serve as a warning of the state of the management. dont count on fair treatment or timely maintenance. a worthy place wouldnt let a place be rented until ready. you can offer to withhold rent until it is satisfactory. i worked rental properties for a decade & a high standard isnt hard to achieve & maintain.
2006-06-15 23:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yeah, they have to clean up before you get there. And my best advise to you would be, if she/he doesn't clean it up before you move in, TAKE PICTURES before you move any of your furniture or anything else of yours!!!! TAKE PICTURES TAKE PICTURES. Because when and if you move out, they can't bull**** you and tell you they'll have to take money out of your security.
2006-06-16 02:53:51 · answer #7 · answered by graciefaith1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋