Timeline for Landlord making up charges
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| Apr 3, 2021 at 17:49 | answer | added | dan jacobson | timeline score: 0 | |
| Apr 3, 2021 at 15:33 | answer | added | StevePoling | timeline score: 0 | |
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| Apr 2, 2021 at 13:29 | comment | added | NRJ | @Will Thanks for that link. Their letter is dated march 26th, I received it on 03/30. The only communication I received was this letter. They never told me that carpet would need replacement. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 19:20 | comment | added | DonQuiKong | @nrj I don't know. I'm not even from the US, but I do know a little bit about law and the general rule (with quite some exceptions of course) is, if people want your money, you don't have to prove anything, they do. Now the fact that they already have your money is a problem, but then, another general rule is, if it sounds like bs and smells like bs, it probably is, even from a legal perspective. Just never ever make the mistake of thinking that you don't stand a chance against Goliath. The best lawyer is worth nothing if the case is simple and easy. Really! | |
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| Apr 1, 2021 at 16:28 | comment | added | Will | When did were you informed you were being charged for carpet replacement? If it was after 27 March, the guide I linked above suggests that not only has the landlord forfeit the right to withold any deposit for such reason, but you may be entitled to double the value of the deposit from the landlord in a civil complaint against them. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 16:22 | answer | added | Pyrotechnical | timeline score: 9 | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 16:14 | comment | added | Will | @NRJ not an area I'm familiar with but it doesn't look like CFPB's remit, which is issues relating to financial products (loans, mortgages etc). HECP produce a helpful-looking guide which suggests filing a civil complaint without reference to any support agencies, so I'd be doubtful you'll find any free assistance. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 16:07 | comment | added | asgallant | @NRJ demand they prove the carpet was damaged beyond normal wear and tear before you pay a single penny of that charge. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 15:11 | history | edited | NRJ | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Apr 1, 2021 at 14:16 | comment | added | NRJ | @DonQuiKong /@Will Is going to CFPB a viable option ? | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 14:14 | comment | added | NRJ | @TTT I left carpet clean. We also had someone clean the place after we left. There would be furniture marks, but not stains. I should have taken pictures. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 14:12 | history | edited | NRJ | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Apr 1, 2021 at 13:29 | comment | added | TTT | @reffu I just linked to your comment in my answer because it would make me feel much better if that's what happened. :) | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 12:26 | comment | added | reffu | It doesn't sounds like the same thing, but I had a similar issue once, where "Early Move Out Fee" was listed on the invoice, but it turned out to be the system they used for rent and fees was relatively inflexible and refunded us the money for moving out early, but that wasn't how the lease was listed, so they just added a fee to undo the "Early Move Out Refund" | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 12:15 | comment | added | Will | @DonQuiKong also note that small claims can be filed in PA without involving a lawyer, although this obviously substitutes some degree of time investment for the financial investment, and carries a potentially higher risk of legal failure. | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 5:57 | comment | added | DonQuiKong | You're paying 900 dollars just to avoid getting a lawyer involved? | |
| Apr 1, 2021 at 3:00 | history | tweeted | twitter.com/StackFinance/status/1377455862831271939 | ||
| Apr 1, 2021 at 1:23 | comment | added | donjuedo | If the fee(s) are provably bogus, a class action lawsuit may be in order. It's a stronger way to fight, but also, talk of it may get them to straighten up and fly right in your case. | |
| Mar 31, 2021 at 22:16 | history | became hot network question | |||
| Mar 31, 2021 at 20:45 | answer | added | TTT | timeline score: 36 | |
| Mar 31, 2021 at 20:06 | comment | added | TTT | Did you leave the carpet in a state that you feel required it to be replaced? | |
| Mar 31, 2021 at 17:31 | answer | added | Michael | timeline score: 6 | |
| Mar 31, 2021 at 14:40 | comment | added | Hart CO | Carpet is typically a wear/tear item they can't charge for unless you ruined it, ie 2 year old carpet that you had pets peeing on or poured wine all over is something a tenant would pay for, 7 year old carpet that didn't damage but for using it normally is not something they can charge for. They sound like a crappy company/person. | |
| Mar 31, 2021 at 14:25 | comment | added | NRJ | Yes. Rent was paid in full for the month. No other dues. They deducted full security deposit, $500, claiming to have replace the carpet. And asking another $240 on top of it for carpet replacement. I guess there is no fighting that. | |
| Mar 31, 2021 at 14:21 | answer | added | mhoran_psprep | timeline score: 17 | |
| Mar 31, 2021 at 14:17 | comment | added | mhoran_psprep | Does the $177 equal 3 days of rent? Did you pay all the way through the 27/28 Feb? Did you get the security deposit back? | |
| Mar 31, 2021 at 14:12 | history | asked | NRJ | CC BY-SA 4.0 |