I rented a condo for 2 years and moved after my lease was up. First- Before I moved in, I did a walk thru and noted that there were stains on the carpet, this was written on my report. When I was doing the final walk thru for moving out nothing was noted on my report regarding the carpet. Now the realtor wants to charge me for replacing the carpet because she said I damaged the carpet (she also mentioned the carpet was brand new when I moved in, which wasn't because there already were stains on the carpet). I don't feel I should be charged considering the carpet was already stained before and I highly doubt any brand new carpet has stains...She also told me the place smelled like cats. I didn't have any animals in the place except for a 10 gallon fish tank. Does she have a right to charge me for carpet replacing?
2007-10-26 08:29:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
We noted all the stains on the walk thru report and had it signed. Now she is saying the carpet was not brand new prior to me moving in...funny how paperwork can change minds...She has 1 more day to give me my deposit...if I don't...Off to court we go :)
2007-10-29 10:29:56 · update #1
We noted all the stains on the walk thru report and had it signed. Now she is saying the carpet was not brand new prior to me moving in...funny how paperwork can change minds...She has 1 more day to give me my deposit...if I don't have it in my hand...Off to court we go :)
2007-10-29 10:30:23 · update #2
Your realtor is out of line. If she wanted to claim that you damaged the carpet, the time to do so was on your final walk-thru report. If this ditz takes you to small claims court, all you need present are copies of your move in and move out reports.
Send her copies of both reports, and ask her how she intends to validate carpet damage. Odors from living in a premise (not caused by animal defecation or urine) are considered normal wear and tear.
This babe is looking for new free carpet.
2007-10-26 08:37:34 · answer #1 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You say you noted the stains. Did you put that in writing and get the landlord to sign? If you didn't you should have. If it was brand new carpet when you moved in, she'll have to produce receipts from the purchase. If you didn't have a cat there it sounds like she is trying to rake you over the coals. Good Luck
2007-10-26 16:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She has the right to charge you for the damaged carpet. You have the right to take her to court to dispute the charges. Make sure you have a copy of the move in report and hopefully some photo's of the carpet when you moved in and moved out.
2007-10-26 09:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by LILL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that the move-in inspection mentioned carpet stains, and the move-out inspection did not mention carpet damage, help you a lot and torpedo that agent's case. If she is refusing to give back the deposit (is that the problem?), see if there is a local landlord-tenant affairs or consumer protection office to whom you can complain; there may also be a consumer protection office in the State Attorney General's office.
2007-10-26 08:52:18 · answer #4 · answered by AnOrdinaryGuy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sue her for your deposit..if you have proof about the stains you have proof..She must also have proof she put brand new carpet with receipts. She must also prove you had cats
2007-10-26 08:35:13 · answer #5 · answered by Crazy cat lady >^ ^< 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋