Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Georgia

I recently gave notice of rental property and I was sent a list of repairs. I had a pet and installed a dog door. I was told the price for an exterior door was $375, even though I had the carpets professionally cleaned I was charged another $85 to re-shampoo the carpets and $175 in misc repairs such as $10 to replace an a/c filter and $30 for two 9 volt batteries for smoke detectors. I asked the property manager since they were going to replace to door if I could have the old one? My ex neighbor called to let me know the door wasn't replaced, they patched the door with plywood and painted over it (I have a photo). I was charged for cleaning of leaves on the carport that are still there (I have a photo). Can I call the rental company and let them know what I have and ask for the part of my deposit that was suppose to be used for repairs that wasn't?

Asked on 3/10/10, 3:59 pm

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Scott Riddle Law Office of Scott B. Riddle, LLC

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You still ruined their door. They presumably still have a carport with leaves you left that will need to be cleaned. No one has your lease, but a renter is generally liable for the damage they cause. How the landlord uses the money is often not relevant. They might choose to use the money elsewhere - but they are still stuck with the damaged door that is worth less than the one they had before.

Answered on 3/15/10, 4:07 pm

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