Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
The apartment has "Normal wear & tear - turnover cost allowances based upon reasonable care of the resident(s) & length of occupancy" schedule that tenants gain allowances base on length of occupancy. The landlord said I lived only 3 months when the allowances are given starting from 6-12months of occupancy, 13-24months of occupancy, and so on. Therefore, I have to pay full on wall painting, cleaning, and carpet shampoo when there are no damages. I left the apartment the way it was before I moved in. Can they charge me fully for all three items when there are no damages?
Asked on 4/22/11, 11:51 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers
Law Offices of Georges H. Shers
If you caused no damage obviously you can not be charged for damages. The allowances should only be a forgiveness of a part of the damages done.
Answered on 4/22/11, 12:15 pm
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