Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Can the landlord charge for painting after 5 years?
I rented a condo for 5 years. I received a bill for $1400 in repairs and cleaning. They charged me for clenaing carpets, painting, drywall repair to a wall that had water damage for their leaking roof (which I told them about) and repairing closet door roller (which were worn from being old) and various other general use repairs. Is this legal?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Can the landlord charge for painting after 5 years?
You are not responsible for the water damage if you notified the responsible party promptly.
You are responsible for all cleaning and repairs that exceed 'normal wear and tear,' but since that term is not precisely defined in the law, it is the source of a lot of disputes and litigation.
Generally, landlords are on firmer ground charging for cleaning (dirt is not 'normal') than for replacements, repainting and fair-use repairs, which are more likely to reflect normal wear and tear.
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