Can they take the whole lot from me? Nothing else was damaged and there is lots of spare carpet.
2006-09-20 03:13:01 · 20 answers · asked by Caromack 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
I would say you stand..on top of the burns whilst they are doing the inspection, and keep your fingers crossed!
No seriously, if you brush firmly a patch of carpet that has been covered by furniture you should be able to muster enough fluff to make a convincing repair.
2006-09-20 03:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may find, if you have been a reasonably good tenant, that your landlord will only take the money to replace the carpet and not the whole deposit.
The fact is that when someone else moves in they will not want a carpet with burns in it - even if the rest of the place is in good order - so there may be some trouble letting it again.
I let flats and look after holding deposits etc for a company and this is the way in which I would deal with the problem.
Hope this answer is of some use to you.
2006-09-20 03:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by Honey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you repair it with the spare carpet yourself? They can take away the cost of repairing the carpet. That means the cost of paying someone to come in tear out the carpet and put in a new one. If that is less than your deposit, you should get the balance back. If more, they can even technically go after you for the additional cost. Cigarette burns will not be considered "wear and tear" which is probably a clause in your lease. Wear and tear means the damage you caused to the carpet by just walking over it during the time you lived there. Also, it depends on the time you lived there - 10 years - they would need to put in a new carpet any way so, no, you should get your money back. One year, they can deduct the cost.
2006-09-20 03:20:26 · answer #3 · answered by in waiting 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can keep whatever it takes to fix that carpet. Means that they will take the cost of the carpet and possibly the cost of hiring someone to replace the carpet out of your deposit - if your landlord wants to. That is entirely up to them. You will have to wait to see what they do, but also check over your lease, see how much damage they will allow for in regards to everyday living, or 'normal wear and tear'.
2006-09-20 03:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by saintlyinnocents 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if the furnishings were insured against accidental damage including cigarette burns. If so, and the insurance company will pay for a replacement, you should only be liable for any excess e.g. £50. Beware landlords who hang onto your deposit when they shouldn't! Remember that free interviews with solicitors for advice are often available, and there's also the Citizen's Advice Bureau if you need any help. Good luck.
2006-09-20 03:24:40 · answer #5 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can replace the carpet to the exact type and take this off yoour deposit. If they are going to do this ask them for a receipt as proof of amount and payment. If you were not allowed to smoke in the property say goodbye to the lot
2006-09-20 03:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by alismudge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will find that land lords will always try and take the deposit regardless of whether the house is in perfect condition, they often know that people can not be arsed going through the smallcourts to get their money, i think you should try and hide the burns, maybe by slightly trimming a piece of carpet in the corner and gluing it in the burns, you should be able to cover it. and take the l'lord to the smallclaims if they act up.
2006-09-20 03:26:14 · answer #7 · answered by tommo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by law the landlord can only take the amount of what it will cost to fix the damaged caused regardless of spare carpet,depending on what the landlord was/is like you might get it all back but if he/she does want to replace the carpets they can only take the cost needed and return the rest ofthe deposit back to you.let me know how you get on
2006-09-20 03:38:32 · answer #8 · answered by problematic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will charge you for the carpet and then won't change it. They will just note the burns on the check in of the next tenant. What I suggest you do is when they hold on to your money....ask for a copy of the receipt for the carpet and see if they can supply it?
2006-09-20 03:29:34 · answer #9 · answered by Robert B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can hammer you for ciggy burns , hopefully they wont notice, I like to request a final walk through with the landloard to see what he is thinking and to make sure he doesnt screw me ,,,, did you fill out any paper work when you moved in , I mean can you say they were already there or does he no better. depending on how nasty the burns are you may be able to desquise them untill your gone but stuffing some small pieces of the newer carpet in the burn hole , but it has to be level and clean , see if you can jam some thread in there with a sewing needle so he dont see untill you get your bread back ...........good luck
2006-09-20 03:20:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋