Landlord Question and Answer Forum

My tenant just moved out,doing the walk though i notice that they had remove the carpet in the family room and replace it with wood flooring down.I did not give them permission nor did i have any knowledge of it being done. Clearly this is a violation even though it looks nice do i or can i deduct this from there Security Deposit

Why do you want to kick a gift horse in the mouth?

Posted by Stan M, CA on Saturday, October 14, 2017

I sent an assessment of a tenant's security deposit. I was in a hurry (to make the deadline) and simply indicated a general cleaning charge. I just got an email from the tenant requesting an itemization of the charge against her security deposit. In the meantime, I had discovered a couple of damage issues that I initially missed, which would actually deduct even more from her security deposit. I'm thinking of telling her that I'd be happy to itemize and reassess the disposition of the security deposit if she would return the check I've already sent her (which she has not cashed.) Naturally, I'd be happy to keep more of her security deposit. However, having been a landlord for 35 years, the less I have to deal with a tenant, the better I like it. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Posted by E A O, IL on Thursday, November 16, 2017