Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Can a landlord legally charge for painting an apt after living there for 2 years. The walls are not damaged. But landlord stated I will be charged for painting. I thought in the State of California you cannot be charged a painting fee after 1 year. What does the law state for California.
thank you
Asked on 9/30/09, 6:36 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers
Law Offices of Georges H. Shers
I am not aware of every new law, but I do not know of one preventing the landlord from making an agreement with the tenant that the tenant has to pay for repainting. You need to look at your contract to see what it says. Absent anything in the contract, you are responsible only for anything in excess of normal wear and tear.
Answered on 9/30/09, 11:43 am
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