My lodger has recently left - thank goodness! But she left the room in a bad way. I have repainted the walls and cleaned the carpet. However, the carpet is so badly stained that I can not remove the stains completely. Should I ask her for some money towards this?
2006-11-17 00:04:49 · 11 answers · asked by Stephanie C 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Yes you should, but in future make sure get a deposit up front for any damages that may be caused, and when your next lodger leaves deduct damages from that, you will be within the law if you do so, as for your last lodger, get the cash and give her a good kicking for disrespecting your property.
2006-11-17 00:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask but the chances of getting it are nil. The proper way would be to ask for a deposit from a lodger before the room is let which is repayable on them leaving. Then if they fail to give proper notice or damage any fixtures and fittings, the cost is deducted from the deposit and any remaining money returned to them xxx
2006-11-17 00:13:42 · answer #2 · answered by starlet108 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can ask but wether or not you will get anywhere...especially as she has already left...i doubt. Next time take a returnable deposit and deduct anything for damages before your lodger leaves. Easy to be wise in hinesight...
2006-11-17 00:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by luvaduck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she paid a deposit, this is one of the things a deposit is for... to offset cleaning and repair costs.
If she didn't, its back to the lease agreement... or to small claims court, since I doubt she'll pay happily.
Another (cheap) alternative would be to have a service dye the carpet a different color; this can save you replacing a carpet that can't be cleaned.
Good luck!
2006-11-17 00:16:42 · answer #4 · answered by Hagar 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should. Try peroxide on the stains, it works miracles on most of them. It is the same stuff you buy in the brown container that you use on a cut. Used regularly it even removes stains from your teeth. I use it in the wash in place of bleach so my whites last longer. If even takes dried blood out.
2006-11-17 00:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by Thomas S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the starting point. If she trashed a pristine room, that's one thing. But if the room is now nicer than when she moved in, that's another. General wear and tear is just part of the deal.
2006-11-17 01:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by judipod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes certainly. You should have asked for a deposit when she initially rented - in which case, take it out of this if it's enough to cover the problem. If not, you'll have to ask her but I doubt you'll get anywhere. If you have any agreement in writing, try citizens advice as to where you might go with this.
2006-11-17 00:14:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't ask-demand. If she paid a deposit,do not refund it. If she didn't pay a deposit,then demand payment from her,and if she refuses,take her to small claims court with photos of the damage she caused.
2006-11-17 00:15:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have asked her before she left , so it wouldn't be right to ask her now. I would bring the carpet steamers etc. Let them deal with it.
2006-11-17 02:42:41 · answer #9 · answered by VelvetRose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did she pay a bond, if so get it cleaned and pay for it out of that bond.
2006-11-17 00:12:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋