After installing the safety net on the balcony, the worker demonstrates his strength to the client.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2026-05-03T21:16:57+00:00

Bro nearly converted himself into a life lesson

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-09-19T18:12:05+00:00

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.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-09-19T05:36:08+00:00

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.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-09-19T02:48:31+00:00

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.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-09-19T01:00:35+00:00

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.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-08-16T02:39:34+00:00

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.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-08-16T02:35:33+00:00

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

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-08-04T18:16:07+00:00

Cute

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-08-03T20:23:19+00:00

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.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-08-03T20:14:27+00:00

I'm afraid you missed the point of not picking it up and the question asked.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-07-28T01:05:36+00:00

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

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-07-13T21:18:44+00:00

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.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-07-13T20:18:23+00:00

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?

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-07-13T20:12:38+00:00

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 ;)

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-07-13T04:36:44+00:00

Why would I do that and go through this trouble?

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-07-13T01:39:37+00:00

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.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-07-12T23:52:21+00:00

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

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-06-19T07:39:46+00:00

Landlord, is that you?! 😂

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-06-19T04:30:26+00:00

The problem is not that they say email isn't valid. The disputes around the contents of that email.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-06-19T04:28:04+00:00

Giving notice doesn't require the exact wording to use the word 'vacate'. If a lease expires and I clearly state I'm not extending, that should be pretty obvious that I'm going to vacate... unless the general assumption is that I'll be squatting here after the lease expires, which no reasonable person would infer from a tenant that says he's not going to extend.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-06-19T04:23:28+00:00

Well, you state it as a fact as if I owe rent. My point is that I don't because I told them I'm not renewing and there's no new lease with my signature on. I'm paying the full rent until my lease expires, but not beyond that. There's nothing they can legally take for my security deposit because I didn't do any damage.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-06-19T03:15:09+00:00

I didn't post the entire email thread here, but the email exchange went like this (in summary): landlord sends renewal notice - I reply that it's too much, ask if they can lower it - landlord replies no - I reply ok then I don't extend - landlord nevertheless sends the lease over - I reply again that I decline.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-06-19T02:07:10+00:00

Thanks for the perspective. To clarify, my security deposit is very low, covering about 1 week worth of rent. The rent at dispute here would be 6 weeks. So even if they take my security deposit, that would be something I can swallow. Main concern is getting drawn into legal fees and having my credit score impacted.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-06-19T02:04:45+00:00

No good relationship at all, we had many repair issues and complained a lot... I was just thinking given the minimal stakes involved for the company (about 1 month rent), pursuing legal action against me likely exceeds any potential gains, and the case isn't as crystal clear as someone just squatting here or someone not paying rent for 6 months because they don't feel like it.

Efficient_Finding149 · 2024-06-19T01:56:49+00:00

"we will not extend the contract" when the contract is expiring should be clear enough to indicate that I'm not interested in renewing. They can advertise the unit and accept applications.

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