Re: Charges for cleaning carpet, painting apt

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On 3/06/06, Laura Hernandez wrote:
> Lived in an apt for 10+ yrs, recently bought a house and
> moved out..during apt rental time, I installed ceiling fans
> in all both bedrooms and outside patio, installed
> sunscreens on windows, installed electronic thermostat. I
> never charged the apt owner for any of these services.
> Since moving out, they have sent me an invoice for 400.00
> for cleaning the carpet and minor repairs. What legal
> recourse do I have

Read your lease! If it states that tenant is responsible for
carpet cleaning and minor repairs (which most do), then
you're responsible for the charges. If you don't pay, they
can deduct from your security deposit or sue you.

Also, If the landlord did not authorize you to install the
items above and/or agreed to pay you for those items, it's a
freebee.