After living in my apartment for 5 1/2 years in the state of California, my old aprtment complex sent me a bill for 2440! $900 for new carpet, $900for new vinyl flooring, $220 for repairs such as new mini blinds and a new shower rod, $270 for painting and the rest in cleaning! I moved out 10/20. I just received thsi in the mail today 12/24...the documents inside the envelope are dated 11/09...will have to double check post mark on envelope. What can they charge and what can they not charge?
2007-12-24 12:57:56 · 9 answers · asked by Enid 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
well if u have not maintained his property well then u could charged for the cost of its repairs.
2007-12-24 13:09:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Before you leave an apartment you should have an inspection done and receive a copy of the inspection report with the estimate of damages. If you have not received your security deposit back, which I assume you haven't, I would write them a nice letter stating that you did not receive an inspection report before leaving and therefore do not feel you are liable for the balance owing, keep a copy of the letter. I doubt they will sue you but you also won't get back your deposit. However, if you feel these charges are not correct you could sue for the deposit return but make sure you have documentation or pictures of the place and hopefully you will get a fair judge who will see that it is probably normal wear and tear. You should even get an inspection report when you first move into an apartment if there is anything you don't want to be charged for when you leave.
2007-12-25 08:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know Ca. law. In Texas a deposit is required, However you are not supposed to charge for normal wear and tear, If a person has willfully and knowingly wrecked a unit ,charges can get pretty high.A deposit does not always cover the cost of damages, But normally a person just dont get back there deposit if they did not clean up
Consult a real estate lawyer Or local Apartment asscociation
2007-12-25 07:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by georgewarren93 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is in the courts what is called "normal wear and tear"..which usually consists that carpet in apartment rentals should be considered it's life span after about 3 years..painting can be one year..on and on...if the linoleum and carpet has not been burnt real bad or tore..it is normal wear and tear...The paint the same way..it is well common to repaint after 5 or 6 years easily...mini blinds are 5.00 apiece..as well as a curtain rod..and 220.00 is way out of bounds...I wouldn't pay them a thing after 6 years of residing there...
2007-12-25 07:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by pcbeachrat 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't believe everything you hear, like what Sean R is telling you.
I was in Real Estate Management for many years in three states and, the next step is court. If they have proof of what they did and the damages, especially pictures, your screwed.
Sean said the "tenant always won" not where I come from. Usually the tenant had a bunch of phony excuses that that the judge already heard fro many people.
If you had a lease, read it, see what your liable for. Then if you still don't believe, get an attorney.
2007-12-25 05:47:12 · answer #5 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You shouldn't pay a dime to them. First of all after living in an apartment for almost 6 years and if kept in good condition then there shouldn't be anything you need to pay. But there also maybe fine print in your rental contract that you might want to dig up and as for that mail being sent almost two months ago and you just getting it is ridicoulous and you should dispute it with them and the tenant always usually wins.
2007-12-24 21:49:59 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Things like carpet and paint are normal wear and tear they can't charge for that..................did you fill out and sign a problem list when you moved in?....if so refer to that...........
I suggest getting or checking out from library.......the book called "tenants rights" it is full of helpful info.......
also check the writing in anything you signed before moving in
2007-12-24 21:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by Scoot 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They cant charge you anything. Thats Bogus charges. My father owned real estate in New York City. He hated it because the tenant will always win, like you can just throw them out for not paying rent. Once you move, you move. Those repairs are b.s. and are done to make improvements for a new tenant they have nothing to do with you. Fuhgedahboutit.
2007-12-24 21:07:56 · answer #8 · answered by Sean R 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋
don't pay anything!! they made you put down a deposit for this purpose,, if they have issues,, make them take you to small claims court and prove the damage and that you did it!!all that :new" stuff sounds like they are trying to get you to refurbish that apartment for them,,, i bet the judge say the same thing!!!!!!
2007-12-24 21:08:48 · answer #9 · answered by fuzzykjun 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋