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Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by schwildcat1977

schwildcat1977 — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:38:59 +0000

you are correct that they can only charge you for a portion of the cost, but it sounds like they are not going to comply voluntarily. You will probably have to fight this in court.
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I’m a property manager and I had to explain this to one of my owners recently. He was trying to charge a tenant the full cost of replacing this old nasty carpet and could not understand why that was illegal. I finaly got him to undserstand and the tenant only paid 1/3 of it for the pet damage.

Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by Landlord

Landlord — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:36:59 +0000

You are not getting your deposit back. Forget about that.

Hope they do not sue you for the berber, it is very expensive stuff.

I can’t believe you cut it up and think that it is OK, over even vacuumed without thought to the runs (easily fixed).

I would be taking you to court, and I would be winning this one.
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Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by angel

angel — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:34:59 +0000

wow, cutting the small piece of the carpet is not a good idea….that’s the reason they were charging u…sorry.

i worked for property management.

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Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by ☆Veritas☆

☆Veritas☆ — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:32:59 +0000

If a carpet is frayed, you should cut off the fray to prevent it from running. I don’t know what your apt. looked like, but definitely in the bedroom(s) where the fray runs occurred you should have to pay. Also, if you stained the stair carpet, you are also responsible for that. Did you try to shampoo the stairs before you left? If you leave it in worse condition than what you receive it in, you will most likely be held responsible. Obviously, if you have documentation of the burn holes already being there, you need to press that issue, but if they are in the same area as any of the other things, or if the apt. is fully carpeted with the same exact carpet, you will probably pay. Sorry. I know it sucks.
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Years of renting and worked for a rental company.

Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by denverlmc

denverlmc — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:30:59 +0000

You are responsible for some of the carpet damage. They cannot charge you for the full amount of the new carpet the amount you should be based on a depreciated valve. Contact your landlord – tenant association for some assistance. Once you receive an invoice, send another letter of dispute to the landlord. I imagine this will probably end up in small claims court if they invoice you for $930.00. Deal with the landlord directly and in writing (retaining copies of course). The valuable lesson learned here is don’t attempt repairs of the landlord’s property – that’s his job, it’s your job to report the condition.
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Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by jed slade

jed slade — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:28:59 +0000

It is obvious that they are going to con you out of most,if not all,of your dog and security fees.Not much you can do about this,as you should not have touched the carpet,it was not yours to touch or cut.Personally i would be tempted to burn the place to the ground,but you cannot do that.
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Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by Sunshine_n_Stars

Sunshine_n_Stars — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:26:59 +0000

I always thought the security deposit was supposed to cover things like that.
I would just get back into contact with them and explain why you tried fixing the carpet, so they might understand it better.
If you feel they are treating you unfairly, don’t pay it. I’d get a few other opinions to get the best answer. Also you could find out about the laws of that in your area.
Also you might not to use them as a reference for another landlord.
Im so sorry this happened to you.
I’ve had two wonderful landlords. And well one bad one (my mom was the bad one!) LOL
good luck and take care
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Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by cupidgirl.

cupidgirl. — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:24:59 +0000

you are in a sticky stuation because you cut the sections of the carpet out…
next time you should not make any changes yourself & instead call the landlord to take care of it- then its on him.
all you can do is wait for the invioce & dispute it in court if they wont give you back your deposit- if you have photos of the condition of the carpet when you originally moved &/or a copy of the move-inspection it will help- good luck.
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Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by jerell4ever

jerell4ever — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:22:59 +0000

Take your copy of the move in sheet where it is all itemized & go talk to a lawyer.
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Comment on Know About the Tax Deduction Checklist by da man

da man — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:20:59 +0000

yes they can, you should have asked the landlord before hand
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