Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Apartment

I had a 1 year apartment lease with 3 other roommates, the apartment company returned our security deposits at the end of our lease along with a list of damages including ''soot damage'' (that cost over $100 to fix) and numerous ''improper drywall repair'' charges. We never had any holes, let alone any we tried to repair... and it states on the year previous damage report that they had holes the company repaired. The front office also stated that the soot must have come from the kitchen heat (we did not smoke, burn candles or have any fires) Aren--name removed--there laws to prevent them from charging us for this?


Asked on 7/20/09, 1:52 pm

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Renee Walsh LawRefs Nonprofit

Re: Apartment

You need to dispute the damages within 7 days, in writing. Follow the instructions on your Notice. Be adamant about your dispute. If the apartment complex hires an attorney, you will wind up in court, but don't let that scare you. You should have the judge hear a case before you pay anything and it sounds like you have a great case.

If you have further questions, please visit my website at www.lawrefs.com. I have many relevant articles on dealing with landlords and how to get your security deposit back.

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Answered on 7/20/09, 2:05 pm


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