We have had many problems with our landlord. We live in Florida. We did not do a walk through check list when we moved in. We did a final walkthrough with our landlord, they signed it. Then later sent us a statement for additional charges. Can they do this?
2007-11-27 08:00:46 · 11 answers · asked by FLBeachBabe 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I understand what the landlord from CA is saying. But the place was completely empty during the final walkthrough. At the end, we turned over our keys to the landlord. They gave us a written checklist (which wasn't much) and they signed it. We no longer had access to the property to go in and do any more damage. So why can they go through later, and add things??
2007-11-27 11:32:21 · update #1
That would be a fun one to take in front of the judge.
I don't see any requirement to have a move-in condition sheet like there is in my state. But they don't call it a "final" walk-thru for no reason- once he signed, it's pretty much over.
If there was some hidden damage that was not normal wear and tear, he could certainly TRY to charge you for it. I know there have been times, for instance, where I've failed to check the inside of a closet door only to find damage there that was CLEARLY done by the tenant. And I've charged the tenant after the fact.
But I never got the money. :)
2007-11-28 00:03:12 · answer #1 · answered by Sagebrush Kid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morally no. Legally possibly. If its a lot of money they are asking for then it might be worth the time and effort to check with local and state laws about it.
I hate mean amd greedy landlords like that.
2007-11-27 16:06:59 · answer #2 · answered by sarat0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it all depends on the damages listed. Since there was no checklist done when you started the lease, difficult to say either way what was damaged and what wasn't.
2007-11-27 17:08:52 · answer #3 · answered by AJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can here in California. Often renters hide damage with furnature or damage the house during the moving process. I have even had them steal the plumbing after they left.
2007-11-27 17:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by Landlord 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO, send them a copy of their signed walkthrough list and tell them you aren't paying anything extra!
2007-11-27 16:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think if it was considered hidden damage or damage that was worse than they thought yes.
But they would have to be very careful.
2007-11-27 16:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY ! I doubt he would take the time and money to take you to court anyway but i wouldnt pay him a dime !!
2007-11-27 16:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by April 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no!!! you did FINAL walk thur! too bad 4 him! check legal aid websites for renters!
2007-11-27 16:04:43 · answer #8 · answered by brenda f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no if they do that they will end up in court only gov. can do dat
2007-11-27 16:03:53 · answer #9 · answered by f_of_hypocrisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, just make sure you don't lose that paper.
2007-11-27 16:04:12 · answer #10 · answered by srbyn1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋