We stayed in our condo 3 months past the closing, with an agreement to rent it back until we moved. We rushed out without a thorough cleaning, and the buyer is holding $200 in escrow to cover the cleaning. I'm willing to split the difference...this seems excessive.
2006-10-24 04:57:33 · 10 answers · asked by dh 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
For details, we swept the floors(all tile and hardwood), but didn't mop. I patched 80% of the picture holes, but didn't touch up the paint. It certainly wasn't a mess, but we still had a week left on our rental agreement and planned to hire a pro but the buyer had it cleaned before we could.
2006-10-24 05:07:20 · update #1
What was the $200 used for in cleaning? Unless it is specifically in the lease that carpets need to be profressionally cleaned, they cant hold money to do so. Also - ask for a receipt and see what was actually done and call around to cleaning services to compare prices.
2006-10-24 05:08:27 · answer #1 · answered by lwil82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is more than fair. Depending on where you live, they could have tried to really rake your pockets with this. I know in Naples, FL that some places charge $400 for a 2bdr cleaning, this included a complete cleaning of everything, including carpet cleaning.
If you were going to hire a pro, they would have charged more. My husband does touch up work for houses and rental property, and he can make as little $300 per place.
2006-10-24 12:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by nanners040477 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. How dirty was the condo? Also, most people expect the carpets to be professionally cleaned. Were they? When I moved out of my apartment I left it cleaner than when I moved it and they held $100 of my money. They said it was because I didn't clean under the refridgerator and the oven wasn't clean. I never even used the oven except once. I think they just keep whatever they want. It is ridiculous.
2006-10-24 12:00:45 · answer #3 · answered by jack512 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's fair and you are getting off pretty cheap- think of it this way- would you go clean someone's condo for 100.00? I know I wouldn't.
If I was the new buyer and let you rent it back, I would have held back $500.00 to make it hurt that you left it dirty.
2006-10-24 12:04:58 · answer #4 · answered by kimmyb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just sold a 2BR condo that I used to rent on a weekly basis to tourists. My cleaning lady charged me $100/cleaning which included washing, drying, and folding sheets and towels.
2006-10-24 12:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by Snogood 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would venture to say that a $200 s a fair price
2006-10-24 12:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by shane t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it depends on a lot of things. like, how much cleaning was involved, weather he did it himself or hired someone to do it. I would suggest that you speak to a lawyer to see if it is legal in your state for him to do that or not. most lawyers will give you the first consultation free.
2006-10-24 12:03:22 · answer #7 · answered by flyby47909 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the condition you left it.
2006-10-24 12:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by dolittle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you live (country, state if USA, etc...), but that seems about right to me.
2006-10-24 11:59:44 · answer #9 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you were pretty rude. i think you should be thankful that you got off so cheep.
2006-10-24 12:00:24 · answer #10 · answered by onlylove41 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋