It is a tasteful paint-job that I had professionally done. The bedrooms are bright colors, but it's not like I've spray painted or chosen to paint my dining room black! I have also rebricked the patio that was falling apart and added a built in bookcase. He has never taken care of the property, made us pay up front for repairs on a falling down fence, told us to put down traps when we reported rats in our garage / yard and also took two months to repair the fireplace hearth when it dropped out from under my husband, causing him to fall with the hearth into the crawl-space under the house.
2007-07-12 17:59:02 · 7 answers · asked by msmuggles 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Probably. You should ALWAYS get these things in WRITING before proceeding. If you have a written lease, the landlord's verbal approval is meaningless if the lease prohibits the activity as the written lease will always trump the verbal approval.
Hint: Bright colors are a no-no in rented properties. I would allow my tenants to paint any way that they wished but required it to be returned to a neutral shade prior to move-out or they WOULD be charged for re-painting no matter how professional the job or how good they thought it looked.
The first posters recommendation to let the deposit ride for the last month's rent is bad advice. It can get you evicted or sued at the very least.
2007-07-12 23:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most deposits are non-refundable...and the Landlord can decide whether or not to give it back if you decide not to get the apartment, most wont...but some do..it also depends on whether or not a rental contract was signed( it may be noted on the contract) Legally there is nothing you can do if he wont return your deposit, due to the fact that taking him to court over it would not be worth your time or effort and the judge will probably determine that the landlord is intitkled to the deposit due to the fact that he held it for you and could have rented it at an earlier date in which he would have had not missed any income from his rental property...good luck, but the best you can really do is ask nicely and hope for the best..
2016-05-21 04:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience if a landlord said OK before you did the paint job, that means you had an agreement. Even it was a verbal agreement but it is still one. Hence if there was nothing else that you have done to the house without telling the landlord before hand, then the bond should be refunded to you. Plus if you have been taking care of the property and give it back in a "its original condition", then the bond should be refunded in full. In general I think that landlords should give renters more respect and options as renters pay most of their mortgages.
2007-07-12 18:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Louie Girl..
I'd like to know why you thinkk Registered mail is needed ?
Do you know the difference ?
Certified mail is fine. Registered mail is only for items that need security and insurance, not for letters.
It is an absolute waste of money to send a letter Registered mail.
In any case, landlord can try anything. If they keep your deposit, take them to small claims court. It's worth it for the experience, and you might get awarded some money.
Having written letters is better than verbal claims.
2007-07-12 19:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by CommonCents 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i hope you have before-and-after photos! your husband, if he sustained permanent injuries, can sue up to two years after the accident. look at your lease. if it says you can't paint the apartment, then he can probably take your security deposit. in which case, ensure that you send a notice to vacate out by REGISTERED, not certified mail (ask the post office the difference), no return receipt needed by you, 37 days before you leave. then don't pay the rent for the 30 day month that you are still there. (but read your lease)!
2007-07-12 18:04:37 · answer #5 · answered by Louiegirl_Chicago 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Use the backdoor to establish your agreement. Send your landlord a letter thanking him/her for allowing you and giving you permission to do what you did list it all.
2007-07-13 03:38:58 · answer #6 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Verbally dont fly, espically when it comes to paintin things back to white.
you did alot of free work, that was his responsibility an cost. you be lucky if he dont sue you for unauthorized work.....verbally speaking. Get everything in writing.......
2007-07-13 02:20:22 · answer #7 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋