We live in Washington state and I can't find any details online about what constitutues "wear and tear" and if I am forced to sign this document insisting I pay for professional cleaners as well as carpet cleaners upon move out... I've never heard of such a thing in past rentals.
2007-08-22 10:40:15 · 7 answers · asked by Debbie S 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I have never heard of that before either. This is why landlords take deposits. The deposit is used to deduct any damages that you made during your stay. If the damages is more than the deposit, it's not your responsibility to pay more. I suggest that you look for another place to rent.
2007-08-22 10:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you don't have to sign the lease - you are allowed to live elsewhere if you want to. But if that's the terms the landlord has for renting the apartment, then your choices are to go elsewhere, or sign. And yes, you're right, it is a very unusual clause. I'd be a little worried about what else this landlord might come up with.
2007-08-22 10:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would only agree to a set amount UP FRONT, because you can bet your bottom dollar that bill will be out of control by the time you move out, regardless of how clean you leave it.
Also, in some states, like mine, landlords cannot collect 'fees' for normal maintainance, also called redecorating fees, etc.
2007-08-22 11:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you have to sign it if you want to be a tenant in this place. I had a landlord who had a similar type of lease. When it was time for me to move out he did give me back my deposit minus the carpet cleaning fee. It was fair enough.
2007-08-22 10:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is probably a provision that the landlord or lawyer inserted into the lease. It is subject to negotiation. If you do not agree with the terms of a lease and th landlord insists on them you do not have a deal or the apartment.
2007-08-22 10:46:40 · answer #5 · answered by DrIG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Places normally do demand that, although they don't always say it in clear words. It usually says for deposit money or care, maintenance, or move out fee. Any extra fee is usually used for this purpose. This one just seemed to state clearly what the money will be used for instead of beating around the bush.
Think about it, you lived there and made it dirty, they have to make it ready for the next tenant. If they paid out of pocket for every apartment they would be sorely in the hole (financially).
Nothing's free....
2007-08-22 10:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by Amy V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pal of mine additionally gained certainly one of those verify lists in basic terms before leaving, and hers secure pulling out the refrigerator, sharpening the cabinets, and until now she moved in, the placement became no longer in tip-genuine shape, she had ALOT of cleansing to do. feels like the owner is lazy...i'm additionally leaving my apartment on the top of July to go right into a house that i at the instant offered. i did no longer sign a hire or provide my landlord a secure practices deposit, and if I had I nonetheless does no longer shampoo the rugs or do any extreme cleansing until the apartment became in that situation as quickly as I moved in, which it became no longer! in case you apartment became in spotless situation once you moved in, you in all probability ought to pass away it that way!
2016-10-16 12:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋