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Originally Posted by michelle122970  I moved out of my place and I did not have a lease it had run out 6 months earlier. The landlord is trying to charge me for a week of rent even though I have a voice message stating I was paid with the exception of the past due amount I owed her of $300 plus late fees. She is trying to charge me for a tub restoration saying it is not normal wear and tear the tub has some soap scum on the ridges but if you see the pictures you can see I clearly scrubbed it even the drain is clean and clear (would this be normal wear and tear? she is charging $385.) She is also charging me for carpet cleaning even though she did not have this done prior to me moving in (can I ask her to provide that receipt also?)I was also told by another landlord that she needs to provide proof my deposit was in an escrow account is this true? I need some advice on wether or not I have a leg to stand on if I bring her to court this is a large amount of money she is trying to charge me. The only thing I failed to mention here is that the place had mice and all she did was bring me two traps and the water only worked properly if we all took turns between units to shower. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP. |
What State? In some States she must provide you with written notice within X number of days in order to keep the security deposit. Escrow rules differ State to State.
Otherwise - you go to Court with your proof (photos) and she goes to Court with hers (photos, estimates) and the Judge hears you both and decides what is normal wear and tear. As far as the mice and water - did you put your complaint in writing and/or move out?
The mice and water have nothing to do with the withholding of the security deposit, unfortunately.
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