I rented for 7 yrs. my landlords handyman bought the place abut 4-5 yrs ago. I signed a new rental agreement that i never got a copy of. This yr my landlord moved in up front after forcing the other tenants out who lived there for 15 yrs. My landlady was very nosy and they made life miserable for me. Fortunately a friend had a nice place that would be rentable in 6mo to a yr. They did some bad things to me while I was there waiting to move. But I kept my cool.When it came time to move I gave my 30 day noticed, cleaned the place and asked for a walk through a week before my last day there. After the walk through she would not tell what she wanted fixed. She sent me a list on my my last rented day when I handed the keys over. I got 1/4 of the security deposit back 27 day later in the the mail with a list of repairs. i plan to take her to small claims court. Do i have a chance. I have documented everything that ahppened to me and taken pictures.
2007-12-27 16:03:23 · 4 answers · asked by bxergirlsf 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You were smart enough to document everything because you anticipated problems. You just have to appear more credible and give an explanation for anything they charge is above normal wear and tear. Things always have to be repaired. . .because they wear out. That's the landlord's problem. You should only be charged for damages. Pictures are excellent proof. Stand up for yourself. Your chances are good.
2007-12-27 17:22:51 · answer #1 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everything happened just the way you said it did you should have a fairly good chance of getting some more of your DP back. For instance if you took a picture of the cabinets and they looked OK but they replaced them and charged you, then you would have a case.
Bring along a witness or two who can testify as what condition you left the place in or get written statements from them about the condition.
Dispute each one of the repairs with your and your witnesses side of the story.
Also check the law to see how long they had to return your deposit. Might be able to bring some pressure on them before you go to court.
Good luck.
Don
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2007-12-28 00:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your the first smart one I've answered this night.
2007-12-28 08:04:43 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There you go...you took pictures.
Go sue her, you will win.
2007-12-28 06:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by Expert8675309 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋