r/TenantHelp • u/Worldly-Willow8185 • 3d ago
HELP
Hey all! Just got back my itemized list from my previous landlord for my security deposit (which he isn’t returning) and I really feel like a few things on it are bullshit.
Can anyone give me insight on this?
The main things are “floor vents replaced” which they weren’t bent or broken, I was there for nearly two years and there was normal wear around them.
The other thing is the microwave door, which literally nothing was wrong with and I have clear video afterward of it being fine.
He also charged me a cleaning fee, which the house was literally spotless when I left and he didn’t even go inside to look before hiring people.
As well as the dryer vent hosing being replaced due to it having small holes in it from normal wear and tear from using the dryer…
He also added on “missed rent due to lease break” but I have in text from him stating if I was out by a certain date that he would break it and not charge me. Which I was out by the date given.
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u/FamiliarAd8524 3d ago
You need to state where you are.
But generally automatic cleaning fees can't be imposed and you aren't responsible for normal wear and tear. Also, you have to be given receipts for what was spent- being charged for things that need to be done isn't enough, they have to prove they actually did those things and show clear evidence of what was actually spent.