Can may former landlord use $400 of my security to pay a company to repaint and fix small holes created from hanging mirrored pic frames? When he indeed verbally stated, in front of witnesses that I did not have to complete the repairs, he would do them when he renovated the apt.

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Originally Posted by spteacher81

Can may former landlord use $400 of my security to pay a company to repaint and fix small holes created from hanging mirrored pic frames? When he indeed verbally stated, in front of witnesses that I did not have to complete the repairs, he would do them when he renovated the apt.

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Did he say he would do them free when he renovated the apartment or was that part of the "discussion" unsaid? If not, yes, he can - he does not have to allow you to repair damages. He could allow you to attempt the repairs but whether they are satisfactory is his decision. Of course, all of this has to backed up with photos.