Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Texas

Hi! I just moved out of my apt and got a letter stating there was damage to the appliance (a dent) and I will now owe $150 to replace it. I dont recall signing a move in checklist with the property manager, but I did send them an e-mail (through their fancy contact and maintenace portal) on my move in date that stated the damage was there when I moved in and i needed to add the damage to my move in file. This email I sent to the manager automatically generates a system email through the property that gave me confirmation that they received it. The property addressed the issue via phone, saying that they will add this to my file, so I have no paper trail beyond the initial confirmation email showing that I had notified the management of the damage at the time of move in. The date and nature of the damage were on the email. Now - they are trying to say the email "had an error" and I'm still liable. Is this true? I DID receive a confirmation from the system that generates the request. Am I legally entitled to pay that damage to them if I notified them of damage at move in and have proof of the contact I made with them about it?

Asked on 7/25/12, 8:10 am

TC Langford Langford Law Office

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Provided you still have the email documenting that you reported the damage at move-in, you have a good chance of prevailing in court.

Answered on 7/25/12, 1:32 pm

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