July 19, 2009
Does this consider tear and wear?
I rent a room from someone. By the time I move, I only stay here for a month and half. My landlord is unbelievable inconsiderate. Loud TV at 2 am. Getting laid in the middle of the night and lots of creeping noise.
The size of my window blinds is larger than the window. Because of this, the blinds keep scratching the wall and cause some chipping on the paint when wind blows into my room. Does this consider tear and wear? I didn’t do anything intentionally to cause this damage. Does my landlord have the right to deduct my deposit to fix this? Other tenants told me she is known as a deadbeat. I don’t want to be pushed around by landlord.
I am planning to clean my bedroom when I move out. But, do I need to clean the living room and kitchen. I never sit in the living room or cook a meal in the kitchen. The lease states my rent is including of the housekeeping service. I am sharing the bathroom with another tenant. Do I need to clean the bathroom at departure? Please advise
* I live in San Mateo County, California.
* My lease is month to month with 30 days notice.
Vance
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Comments on Does this consider tear and wear?
Stephany
Make sure everything is immaculate thoughout not just one or two spots then take pictures of everything in case you have to produce them in court to get a deposit back or keep from being charge for damages.
Alexia
Make sure you either video tape the whole place or take pictures that show a date and time. This is your only protection. If you can repair the scratches from the blinds, I would then leave the windows closed.
Dillan
much of this depends on what state you live in. the east coast favors the landlord and the laws of the west coast favor the tenant.
take pictures
the first shot should be of the front page of your local newspaper so you can prove when the pics were taken.
the blind damage is not your problem, with the pics.
per your first paragraph. on the west coast, she would be in violation of the implied habitility statutes. that means she presents a location where you can reasonably expect, in this case, peace and quiet, and does not provide this, so you do not get full use and enjoyment of facilities.
since the lease covers housecleaning, is the bathroom usually in need of cleaning? if so take multip[le pictures to prove she is not in compliancwe with the lease, giving you the right to break the lease.
i assume you have a longer terrm lease than monnth and a half.