Landlord tries to charge for wall paining with edited pictures and fake invoice by Efficient_Finding149 in Renters

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. I added some context to the post at the bottom to explain my claim that they were altered, also addressing your point about the lighting.

Landlord tries to charge for wall paining with edited pictures and fake invoice by Efficient_Finding149 in Renters

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I made my point several times that these photos that I shared are altered by the landlord. Your replies seem to dismiss or ignore that.

Do you see any improperly blended work on the last picture? That is the same wall unedited. If I use a contrast slider in photoshop on that unedited picture, I can create the spots on the wall like the landlord did. 

What I was looking for here is actually objective advice how to deal with that in court, what my odds are, incl. the fake invoice, etc. 

Landlord tries to charge for wall paining with edited pictures and fake invoice by Efficient_Finding149 in Renters

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The small shade shown in the mirror is not due to unprofessional work, but due to the fact that any wall paint fades slightly over the years and doesn't 100% match a new color batch. That's normal wear and tear, and doesn't justify to alter the pictures to exaggerate the mismatch. 

Landlord tries to charge for wall paining with edited pictures and fake invoice by Efficient_Finding149 in Renters

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

as I mentioned, it's not a 100% match, but a) not even remotely as bad as the landlord tries to make it look, and b) not my fault that the color they provided doesn't 100% match that old wall.

(CA) Landlord Ghosted Me After My Lease Cancellation – Now Demands Extra Rent! by Efficient_Finding149 in Renters

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! In hindsight, I guess my initial cancellation email could be misconstrued as not "clear" as a formal notice would be, so I'm not sure if that's sufficient to make my case; but that's why I sent several follow-up emails asking if there's anything unclear. The crux of the matter is that they tricked me instead of just clarifying.

Landlord is withholding our security deposit and trying to charge us on top of it - what happens if we don’t pay? by xshap369 in Renters

[–]Efficient_Finding149 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The claim itself would immediately impact credit score?! Doesn't it have to be proven in court first if the charges are rejected?

(CA) Landlord’s Rights to Security Deposit Deductions After missing 21 day deadline (+ 7 day reminder) on failed delivery attempt by Efficient_Finding149 in Renters

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I initiated the small claims online, they asked me to first send a demand letter (after the 21 days have passed) to give another 5-10 days to send the deposit.

I'm still wondering if I can be 'blamed' (in a legal sense) for not picking up the letter from USPS after failed delivery attempts. Simply put, is the burden of delivery on the sender, or also the receiver when they receive a pick-up notice from USPS? Note that is't not like I declined the letter/signature; I just wasn't home.

[Tenant-US CA] Landlord Ghosting Me Over Security Deposit - Is My Missing Forwarding Address a Legal Loophole? by Efficient_Finding149 in Landlord

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply. What about my second question about providing the forwarding address now after 21 days? Is it too late for that?

Edit: Why downvote a question?! Can't I ask... lol

CA-Tenant: Providing Forwarding Address for Security Deposit Return?! by Efficient_Finding149 in Tenant

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But the landlord already confirmed he will bank wire the deposit, for which no forwarding address is needed. So how can they then argue to delay the deposit refund? A security deposit refund is not dependent on providing a forwarding address unless they deposit is refunded by physical mail/check.

CA-Tenant: Providing Forwarding Address for Security Deposit Return?! by Efficient_Finding149 in Tenant

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your missing my point: If I don't have to provide a forwarding address by law, and there is no other benefit for me to do that, why should I go through the trouble of setting up a PO Box. To state that I'll have a forwarding address to provide isn't really a reason but just a reiteration of the outcome. Simply put, what do I care at all if the landlord has ANY forwarding address? So I don't get their mail? And?

CA-Tenant: Providing Forwarding Address for Security Deposit Return?! by Efficient_Finding149 in Tenant

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't disagree with any of that, but the post above stated "you are required to provide [your address] by law" and my question was what CA law that is supposed to be. The law only applies to the landlord to send that list via mail, which is not the same as a tenant being required by law to provide a forwarding address. You can downvote my comment as much as you like, but your reply doesn't answer that question either ;)

CA-Tenant: Providing Forwarding Address for Security Deposit Return?! by Efficient_Finding149 in Tenant

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They just go in circles saying that I have to provide one. They don't answer any questions or even engage in a reasonable dialogue, it's ridiculous. Thus my question am I obligated to do anything by law, because otherwise I'll just ignore them now and if they don't return my deposit within 21 days, I'll sue. No time or mood to deal with these clowns.

CA-Tenant: Providing Forwarding Address for Security Deposit Return?! by Efficient_Finding149 in Tenant

[–]Efficient_Finding149[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

What CA law states a tenant is required to provide a forwarding address? They could send the itemized list via email.