I'm moving out of my apt. I painted my room a different color than the normal "white" color, Am i responsible.

Question

Do i have to painted back to it's normal color, since they have to repaint the whole apt anyway. I lived there foir 5 years. Would I be penalized?

Answer 1

If you want your deposit back then I suggest you paint it back to it's original color. If the carpet needs clean do it. If your deposit is not worth you getting back then they will take it out of the deposit and have their handiman do it all.

You understand that not everyone likes the same color and has furnishings to go with that color. Thus they would expect the apartment manager to change it for them. It is easier to rent an home or apartment with walls being white. Also makes the apartment look cleaner and bigger.
You must leave the premises just as it was when you moved in.

Answer 2

I think it really depends on your landlord and your lease.

The bedroom of my last apartment was painted a lavender color from the previous tenant, and the landlord never charged her and obviously didn't make her paint over it (luckily, I didn't mind the color). My roommate and I painted the living room and bathroom of that place, and I still got all of my security deposit back when I recently moved out. We did have the landlord's permission to paint though. I think we did him a favor actually, and I doubt he'll paint over it with white again since we choose neutral colors and it made the place look a lot nicer.

Basically, you'll just have to check with your landlord.

Answer 3

Usually yes, you are supposed to return the apartment to it's "original" condition (or at least close to it, given the normal wear and tear.) That generally includes painting it back to white. You can always check your written lease or ask your landlord to find out the exact details. My lease lists prices for different things (i.e. paint job, new carpet, replacement of various items, etc.) Your apartment building may be different, but it's been my experience that this is generally how it works.
See if you can find out how much they will charge you for painting, and decide if it's worth it to pay it or repaint it.
I had painted my old apartment >bright< blue and yellow and it was so much work moving that I decided to hire a friend to paint it for me for $120. It worked out well for both of us.
(Of course, then my boyfriend and I moved into a new place and he decided to paint all the walls in different colors! Agh!!)
:)

Good luck!

Answer 4

Review your rental/lease agreement first. If your apartment is in the control of a property management organization, it's very likely your "security deposit" will disolve. Do not wait until the last day of your occupancy to have a walk-through with the owner/landlord/property manager. P.S. ~ Consideration will be given, too, for the color you used. Will it be difficult to cover?

Answer 5

They have to paint it anyway, especially after 5 years. It comes under "normal wear and tear". Still, check the wording on the lease carefully.

Answer 6

yes you need to paint it back to white. Or at least that is how it was in the apts. That I lived in. Just call the office and ask them.

Answer 7

In most cases Yes. Prime the room that you have painted.
Many apartments have to paint the rooms esspecially if you have been there about 5 years, but if they have to prime it first then they will charge you, and from my exsperance it could be up to a couple hundered dollars per room.

Answer 8

You could be charged for the repainting if it is a hard color to cover. Depends on what was in your contract.

Answer 9

Did you ask the landlord if you could paint it?Did the lease have anything in it about painting?Just see what he says when he does the walk thru.It probably will cost you some of your deposit....

Answer 10

usually, one is supposed to paint it back what it was, but if you have any questions as to who should do it regarding the outcome anyhow, I'd ask the landlord.