Deposit on Rental Property
Hi there,
We rented a property in the Russian River area (CA). There was a hutch that was free-standing and stuck up above the stair case. When my 8 year old son came down the stairs, his foot hit the top of the hutch (that was not bolted to the wall) and it fell over. We called the renting agency right then and told the of the accident. It has been over a month and they have just now told us that they will be keeping our full $400 security deposit and that we owe an additional $170... is this something we are responsible for? Doesn't seem fair being that the hutch was number 1, not secure and number 2 was standing taller than the stair case. Please advise. Thank you!
Comment on ScottGem's post
We have photos showing it was standing above the open stair case.
Comment on AK lawyer's post
Yes, there were two narrow pole like things and that is what was sticking iup above the stairs. He was holding the railing, that's why his feet were so close to the edge of the stairs.
Comment on ScottGem's post
A 55" TV is much heavier than a narrow piece of wood. The fact that his one little 8 yr old foot was able to knock it over, clearly shows that the piece was not secure. Maybe hutch was the wrong word to use. Makes it sound heavy and impossible to tip over, without force. Lol
Comment on joypulv's post
Thanks. My son in no way did it on purpose. We were there and saw it happen. I posted to this site because I thought I would receive legal advice, not opinions of who thinks my son did this on purpose. Lol