its separate from the security deposit
2007-02-01 16:44:00 · 6 answers · asked by rosepreciouscrystal 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Short answer: Yes - if you agree to it.
Everything is negotiable before the lease is signed. Once it is, you can only amend by mutual agreement.
If you are in an area where the rental market is depressed or are such a stellar tenant you believe you have the bargaining position to demand the landlord remove this requirement - give it a shot. He may understand the business sense of getting a good tenant over quibbling about a couple of hundred bucks.
If, on the other hand - you're in a hot market and there is competition for the type of property you're looking at - consider the potential outcome if you force the issue and the landlord decides to do his business with someone less troublesome.
2007-02-01 17:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by njc_flhtc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your landlord might desire to repaint & sparkling the carpeting for useful. Legally, i don't be attentive to if he has to, yet I lived in an place of abode complicated, owned by potential of an affiliation, & after each tenant moved out, the residences have been wiped sparkling from right to backside, freshly painted, & the carpeting replaced into steam wiped sparkling. this is in basic terms a hardship-loose courtesy to do those issues, if no longer something extra. Carpeting can get noticeably undesirable in six months, particularly whilst pets are allowed. He might desire to be slightly extra choosy, & no longer enable pets.this could be a demonstration of issues to come lower back including your landlord. stable success!!!
2016-12-16 19:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by shery 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if it's seperate from the security deposit, if you don't clean it and there is substantial trash / damage, then he can withhold your security deposit.
It all depends on the real estate laws in your state and what you agreed to in your lease. I would start with the lease and see if there is a clause in your lease that states he can withold money from you if refuse to repair or clean the apartment.
If there is nothing in the lease, then you could be free and clear.
2007-02-01 18:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually, cleaning deposits are refundable when the apt is returned in the same shape it was rented in. The best bet is to take pictures of any instant where the housekeeping isn't up to snuff.
2007-02-01 16:52:01 · answer #4 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, grab your bucket and mop and get in high gear!!!
2007-02-02 03:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by Paul V 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not where I come from!
2007-02-01 16:52:11 · answer #6 · answered by Silver Surfer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋