Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Reasonable cleaning deduction
my question is what constitutes "reasonable cleaning fee" that a landlord can deduct. He deducted about $400 for cleaning fees, example, $55 for refrigerator for juice stains. He had painters working prior to our move out so cleaning at our best was restricted but we did clean. The apt was not in great condition at move in. He is passing and assessing all fees charged by his cleaning services. We expected some deduction but not to this degree. Can he arbitrarily hire any cleaning service and pass the charges to us without any restrictions?
Asked on 12/31/98, 1:14 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: Reasonable cleaning deduction
He may charge his actual cost for anything not normal wear and tear.
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
5807 Topanga Cyn Blvd., Suite G-201
Answered on 1/25/99, 6:29 pm