Can i ask my property manager or landlord when i move out "what i need to do to get my deposit back"?

Question

Whenever my Property manager comes by my house can i ask her, "What do i need to fix in this house, so i can get my deposit back.?" ( I am going to record what she says on my phone) So if i dont get my deposit back and fix up the place can i use my recording of what she said as evidence in court?

When i moved in the place was dirty and i took pictures of it, but my camera doesnt have dates on it.

When i moved in, the front door did not open, both sinks were scracthed up up badly and rusted, the caulk in the bathroom was seperated and disgusting and some of the cabinets were scratched . Any time i needed a repair they took forever. So i think they are the type that will try their hardest to keep your Deposit.


I have a cat who ripped up the carpet but i patched the spots up and you can barely tell. I had to replace 4 window blinds due to my dog messing them up. I am going to be FURIOUS if i dont get my deposit back. Because if i knew i wasnt going to get my deposit back, then i would of not replaced the 4 window blinds and just let the Landlord deduct it from my Deposit.

Do I have a chance of getting my deposit? ( I even bought a expensive carpet steamer)

THANKS !!

Answer 1

You can ask your manager or landlord any time you want what you need to do to get your deposit back.



If you took pictures of the unit when you moved in and they're not dated it might be your word against the owners. Maybe you have the receipt for the photos? Maybe the date is on the back of them? If they're digital you could show a screen shot of the file date or the EXIF info.



If the carpet is ripped that should come out of the deposit -- but if they can't tell you might be ok.



If you have receipts for anything you replaced, like the blinds, you should get that back.



Buying an expensive carpet steamer is immaterial to getting the deposit back -- unless it does a good enough job cleaning the carpet that the owner likes it.



Remember that you are not responsible for ordinary wear and tear on the unit. Carpets wear out and caulk separates. But if water got under where the caulk should have been and damaged something you might be responsible for part of that.



Good luck.

Answer 2

You should have filled out a form during the first week after moving in that notes all the damage you saw when you first leased the property...and besides normal wear and tear the property should not have any more "damage". Your landlord has the right to deduct money for damages. If you have a written contract refer to it, if not, then do what you can. Take more pictures...honest ones...showing the condition of the rental and then file in small claims court if your landlord is unfair. It's good to have some video and an eye witness. Good luck!!

Answer 3

Your best bet is to find the original lease papers where in which there should have been disclouser documents describing the issues with the place when you moved in. You can also ask for a itemized list of cost for repairs. Recording the land lord on your phone to use in court would not work- first you have to tell a person you are recording them to be a valid enterence of evidence in a court of law. Best thing to do is to have them come inspect and tell you what needs attention then fix those things to give your self the best chance of recouping your deposit.

Answer 4

The cat screwing up the carpet is enough for them to keep your deposit.



Even though you *think* you patched it up to the point they won't notice, believe me, you cannot patch a carpet after a cat has clawed at it over and over.



Since you don't have dates on your camera phone to prove certain things, that claim is moot.



Go ahead and ask what you would to do in order to get the majority of your deposit back. Just expect them to send you a letter with copies of work orders or receipts for the things they fixed after you left. Your conversation that you tape will be worth nothing if they can prove damages in court.

Answer 5

First... in no way use voicemail or telephone calls to offer formal word of any interest. continually create a paper path. The others are magnificent. report a police report. Make an entire, finished record of the products lacking (contain approximate volume you paid for each merchandise) plus the wear performed to something. Take distinctive photos. i might enable the owner comprehend there replaced into an significant volume of injury performed and the artwork the painters have been doing prevented you from doing a perfect cleansing. tell them you're assessing your damages (that is as much as $2000) and pondering legal action. Ask them how they like you to proceed. save on with up with a replica of the police report and an entire record of damages. Quietly wait until November a million and in case you haven't any longer gotten delight, fill a Small Claims court docket action and sue for those indexed damges plus the finished risk-free practices deposit (see in the experience that your state enables double/triple damages on unreturned deposit). As a side be conscious, people go away the main magnificent issues at the back of while they flow, so do no longer think of "the painters knew we does not basically abandon such good stuff." I met a handyman at a flea marketplace who informed me he makes over 0.5 his earnings from merchandising abandoned issues that assets proprietors hire him to haul away after their tenants flow out. i does not blame the painters, simply by fact the owner for sure led them to have faith you have been moved out. They discarded what they seen refuse and have been "recycling" something.

Answer 6

You should ask and see what they say. I think you are smart if you record it. You might have them put it in writting. Just in case