himself even though the on-site manager walked thru at the lease start. We gave him proper notice and he only wants to walk thru during the day when I am not available.
I live in CA
2007-03-23 13:17:45 · 8 answers · asked by ES 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Are you seriously confused by this?
You did a walk through when you moved in where I assume your landlord (or caretaker) marked down any existing damage in the suite.
Now that you are moving out, it needs to be done again for the same reason. If you put any holes in the walls or doors or cig. burns in the carpet or bad stains, the landlord wants to know. He also cannot do a walk through while your stuff is still there. What if your furniture is covering damage? What if you damage something while you're moving your furniture out? You need to be completely out.
Further, saying "oh don't worry, I'll have everything clean before I go" doesn't cut it either. You need to actually have everything clean (don't forget the light fixtures - they are what's missed most).
Finally, the walk through needs to be done during daylight hours. Don't know what the laws are where you're from, but that's what they are here. You don't want the landlord thinking that a night shadow is a stain on the carpet.
It's also in your best interest to be present at the out-going inspection, but if you don't agree with something that's written on the report then you neeed to specify that in writing on the report before you sign anything.
2007-03-23 16:19:05 · answer #1 · answered by babypocket2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AS far as I know, unless you have already turned in your keys, he can't do that. You have a right to be there when a walk thru takes place. Barring that, take photos of everything. Every wall, corner, floor, fixture etc. preferably with a digital/other camera which will put the date on the picture. If he tries to say you messed something up that you know was ok when you moved out, you'll have proof. Check with a lawyer's assn. Many of them will answer a question like that for you without charging. Also find the local Renter's Rights office(they're all over California) & ask them. Good Luck
2007-03-23 13:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by mazell41 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's probably just making sure that everything in the apartment is okay AFTER you get your stuff moved out. I believe this is normal procedure in most places.
If it would make you feel better, take a video of all the rooms after your stuff is out, that way if something comes up and they say there was any damage that was caused by you, you will have the proof.
2007-03-23 13:27:56 · answer #3 · answered by slpkwp 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
take digital pics or a video as long as it has the date and time on it . sounds like to me he wants to say you did damage. tell him that you dont want it done that way. i would call a lawyer and see what you should do exactly cause you need to protect your deposit and with him refusing to do it with you there just sounds a little bit like a scam . you have every right to be there . even if you get him to go do the walk through with you it would still be worth the time taking a camera and getting some proof of your own that there was no damage just to be on the safe side . also have someone else there with you so you have a witness as well. good luck.
2007-03-23 13:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by cassie9003 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A lot of times owners want you to be completely out of the premises, so that if you cause damage before or during move out they will know it. Otherwise if they walk through before this and something happens, you can deny it and they have to pay for it.
2007-03-23 13:23:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the walk through is done when you are entirely out and turning in your keys, remote, etc. It is to your benefit to do the walk through with your landlord because you can ask him what he sees and you can argue about anything he says he is going to charge against your security deposit if it was in evidence at the time you moved in. Most tenants would gladly welcome a walk through because it saves you the surprise when you get your deposit back and there are deductions.
2007-03-23 14:08:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly to be easy you by no ability could have signed that hire to start with. by using doing so without the walk-by using you tousled. i do no longer understand the regulations related to this....yet i'd say....you will could sparkling it up. grab some purifier, some rags, and your roomies and get to artwork. next time you will understand extra appropriate what to do. or you could pass out and lose your protection deposit and usual months hire. good good fortune and characteristic a brilliant day!
2016-12-15 07:30:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The landlord, or his agent, needs to inspect a vacated apartment to see what work is needed before the next tenant arrives. Once you have surrendered possession, he can enter at any time, but is under no obligation to enter at any particular time. It might be nice if you could join the party, but it won't make any particular difference.
2007-03-23 13:25:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋