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Blue Diadem

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19. You might try small claims court.

Reply to Tobin S. (Original post)

Fri Apr 4, 2014, 06:33 PM

Apr 2014

No one should leave a place in a mess like that and you shouldn't have to incur the damage they did other than ordinary wear and tear. Take pictures of the damage and mess and get estimates for putting it back in order.

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My condo was trashed. [View all] Tobin S. Apr 2014 OP

sorry to here that tk2kewl Apr 2014 #1

Did you collect a security deposit to cover such a contingency? cyberswede Apr 2014 #2

One month's rent- $450 Tobin S. Apr 2014 #5

Rentals are inexpensive where I live too. cyberswede Apr 2014 #10

I am so sorry. That must have been really distressing. RebelOne Apr 2014 #3

deadbolt missing Skittles Apr 2014 #4

I have no idea why someone would remove the deadbolt and not replace it. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #8

here in the metroplex deadbolts are like fire alarms to me Skittles Apr 2014 #11

Certain classes of tenants tend to remove them. Chan790 Apr 2014 #15

I'm sorry to hear that sharp_stick Apr 2014 #6

really sorry... handmade34 Apr 2014 #7

Oh, Tobin. That is awful. mnhtnbb Apr 2014 #9

That's what I'm going to do. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #12

Sorry to hear that. I was a landlord for years. Xithras Apr 2014 #13

Before you tear-up and replace the carpet... Chan790 Apr 2014 #14

I don't think there's any coming back for this carpet, but I can look into it. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #17

Oh my dear Tobin, how awful! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2014 #16

You might want to think about charging a larger security deposit LiberalEsto Apr 2014 #18

Yes, I can dedcut the cost of repairs off my taxes. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #20

You might try small claims court. Blue Diadem Apr 2014 #19

Well, if my property manager did his job right I might consider that. Tobin S. Apr 2014 #21

Hopefully he has proof, that would be part of his job right? Blue Diadem Apr 2014 #22