Re: Charges for cleaning carpet, painting apt

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On 3/06/06, M'sta Mikey wrote:
> 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.

Sounds like I should have had them replace the carpet and paint
the place before I left - after 10 yrs it was old and needed to
be replaced just from normal wear and tear..thanks..