how much do apartment owners charge to clean/repair an apartment? In corpus christi, texas?
Thursday, March 24th, 2011 at
9:53 am
I was living in a duplex and had a six month lease, I finished the lease and moved out. I only moved there, because I needed somewhere to stay. It’s been a month since I have moved out and I still haven’t received my deposit back. I got a letter couple days ago saying I OWE him money BESIDES the $200 deposit I gave him when I moved in. He charged me ridiculously in “repairing the apt”. I need to know where I can find out how much people charge for “repairing/cleaning” and apt. About 2 or 3 or on me, but that’s about $30 max. The rest I want back! He’s charging me $378 for a $30 he can keep. As if that is worse, supposedly his “receptionist” can’t even write a business letter. My name wrong, the owner of the realty wrong and apparently the owner never read it. It seems like they just put whatever they want and charge me whatever they want. Like $150 for paint??? I saw online that they have to show proof and receipts for that! It didn’t even need paint!!! 6mths living there and i didnt even hang things on the wall!!!
Someone please help in where I can find info on charging to “repair/clean” apartments. Thanks so much.
I live in Corpus Christi texas.
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about 1,500 dollars it depends the size
If you lived there only 6 mos, that is pretty silly he is charging to paint the place. Paint is usually figured in with the normal wear and tear of the place anyhow.
Did you do a walk through with the landlord when you left? Did you take pictures to show the condition you left the place in?
It does sound as if he is trying to gauge you for repairs that are not valid.
There is no set price of how much it costs, it depends on each tenant and how they leave the place.
You may need to sue for your deposit back. Threaten him with small claims and see how fast his paint price comes down! LOL
I moved from Texas to North Dakota last year, so I’m not sure who I could call to assist you. Here is a list of apartments in Texas that you can contact. Hopefully someone can help you.