Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

We rented a house for 3 years. When we moved out she charged us $650 for touch up paint and $388 for handyman work. Are we responsible for these charges? Isn't this normal wear and tear?


Asked on 11/07/11, 7:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

The line between normal wear and tear versus minor damage repairs can be pretty vague. Even if you could send us a complete detail of all the charges and photographs, etc., there is no guarantee what we would say is what a court would say if you took it to small claims, which is your only option if you and the landlord cannot agree.

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Answered on 11/07/11, 1:46 pm


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