Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New York

Claimed damage to rented apartment

I recently moved out of a apartment complex that notified me that the carpets needed to be cleaned after their move out inspection. I was anticipating this and knew the carpets in the living room and hallway had some stains on them. I just recieved a bill in the mail from them for $520. They are saying the carpet stains in the living room and hallway came out but that the bedroom carpet had to be replaced. When we moved out the bedroom carpet looked brand new. I have no way of proving what it looked like when I moved out and I feel like I am stuck in a corner in them threating me with saying they are sending the bill to collections. We did not complete a walkout form together. Is there anything I can do?


Asked on 1/08/08, 2:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
NEAL SPECTOR, ESQ. NEAL S. SPECTOR, P.C.

Re: Claimed damage to rented apartment

It depends on what you were liable for. The landlord cannot charge the tenant for reasonable wear and tear regardless of the age of the carpet, or because you happened to be the final tenant before it needed replacement. Immediately dispute all collection letters IN WRITING, and ask the complex to provide supporting documentation behind the reason for replacing the carpet.

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Answered on 1/08/08, 7:29 pm


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