I recently left my apt last month. I left if as it was given to me. Except the carpet cleaning. The landlord shorted me $ 100.00 for paint. I took pictures of the walls the day i left and there was no need for the walls to be painted. She told me that it was painted when i moved in when it wasn't. Now i don't want her to get away with it cuz i left the apartment clean and the walls were clean. Can anyone give me any information on how i can solve this issue? or any websites i can research?
2006-12-12 07:35:47 · 3 answers · asked by dodgergirl 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Did you do a walk through when you moved in? Have the paperwork? If no make sure you do this next time for your proof.
Do you have pictures of the paint and carpet when you moved in? If no, this is another thing for next time.
Not a lot you can do but sue her in small claims but you have to have proof to win your case.
2006-12-12 07:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by firefly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your going to have a hard time fighting this. Most states require that all units be painted after every tenant leaves. Although most landlords do not do this and only see fit to do it on a as needed only bases. It's going to be your word against theirs in small claims. But you may want to contact the management company and see if it is there proceedure to paint every apartment before a new resident moves in. If this is the case then it would have been done regardless of the condition of the walls and thus keeping money from a deposit was unnecessary. good luck.
2006-12-12 07:49:37 · answer #2 · answered by GI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your lease fine print.
Contact your state's website for landlord tenant rights.
Good luck!
2006-12-12 07:41:00 · answer #3 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋