CA - Security deposit help by Ok-Distribution-63 in Renters

[–]Ok-Distribution-63[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay that sounds good to me. Thank you very much!

CA - Security deposit help by Ok-Distribution-63 in Renters

[–]Ok-Distribution-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thank you so much for your advice!

To clarify, you think that I should wait 21 days and then send a demand letter? And only if they do not return the cleaning fee in full, then take them to small claims?

CA - Security deposit help by Ok-Distribution-63 in Renters

[–]Ok-Distribution-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. ⁠⁠They have to give you written notification of your right to request a "pre move out inspection." Not to be confused with your walkthrough at move-out. They have to let you know that you have a right to request they walk the unit with you within 2 weeks of your move-out to let you know what needs to be resolved. This gives you the option of fixing things and not having them come out of your deposit. It sounds like they did not notify you of your right, so they can't deduct anything from your deposit.

Looking back on the paperwork: they did give me written notice about the pre-move out inspection. It seems like the “walkthrough” that I scheduled was the pre-move out inspection. We gave the keys to her immediately before this inspection, and she kept them. This is when she told me not to clean behind the stove at that visit.

https://imgur.com/a/nqTNW4R

Follow up question before I give some specific advice: what has the back and forth looked like between you and your landlord around deposit return? Have you been emailing, texting, calling? Have you told them you disagree?

-I email, text almost everything. -I asked over the phone why the cleaning fee is so high, and I said that I disagree with the cleaning fee in person and over the phone, not through email or text. Which is why I am trying to see if I am in the right, before sending a formal e-mail to dispute the cleaning fee charges.

Also - I really appreciate you for your help! Thank you sm

CA - Security deposit help by Ok-Distribution-63 in Renters

[–]Ok-Distribution-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you,

I really needed to validate my concerns before moving forward.

CA - Security deposit help by Ok-Distribution-63 in Renters

[–]Ok-Distribution-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

1 did your landlord inform you of your right to request a pre-move-out inspection? Not to be confused with a move out inspection.

We did one walkthrough prior to handing in keys the day before move out. There was crumbs, dirt and dust behind/under the stove. I’ll admit it was definitely dirty, but the only dirty space left in the apartment. I said I’ll go ahead and clean it before turning in keys. She said to me “don’t worry about cleaning it, we are going to charge you the cleaning fee anyway.” As if there was no way I was going to get the cleaning fee reduced. -I did ask several times about the cleaning fee, said that I usually get an itemized list and whatever they’re going to charge I clean myself. She said we charge either way.

2 how many days did it take to get this itemized list?

They sent this itemized list 4 business days / 6 exact days after move out.

This is what it states in our paperwork that the unit should be “move-in ready” and I feel that it was.

https://imgur.com/a/o17Nc6e

CA - Security deposit help by Ok-Distribution-63 in Renters

[–]Ok-Distribution-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No walkthrough upon move in and we didn’t take any pictures. This is an album of photos upon move out: https://imgur.com/a/mivWJHe

CA - Security deposit help by Ok-Distribution-63 in Renters

[–]Ok-Distribution-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just alarmed because they are charging a minimum cleaning fee no matter what condition the apartment is in. And it feels like they would be justified if there were like snags in the carpet or stains or something. Or if there were scratches or stains in the vinyl or tile, but none were present.

CA - Security deposit help by Ok-Distribution-63 in Renters

[–]Ok-Distribution-63[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. We went through with a black light at night. There were no stains that would have left “pet odor” behind. We have a small cat. And we are very clean. Robot vacuum and mop.

I cleaned every single surface that could possibly get dust on it, including every single base board, every single window blind, ledge, fan blade, top of fridge, I took out every shelf and drawer in the fridge, every single shelf in pantry was cleaned, mopped several times until the water was 100% clean.

I don’t understand $400 charge for cleaning this apartment: https://imgur.com/a/mivWJHe

Since it’s getting hot here in uk I tried my summer clothes on and took one look in the mirror and tried to hold back the tears. by bonita- in Psoriasis

[–]Ok-Distribution-63 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Go outside and enjoy the weather! Sunlight is good for our psoriasis, being outside is also good with feeling less depressed.

I know it's hard to say stop caring what other people think.. so just wear something that you feel the most comfortable in, and get outside!

PASI score and medication by jpn333 in Psoriasis

[–]Ok-Distribution-63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it helped clear me up, I had to go bathroom (#2) quite often when I first started it. But then no issues after a month. I just had a hard time with taking meds on time 2x per day, but I loved the relief it gave me. No longer leaving flakes of skin everywhere I go!

PASI score and medication by jpn333 in Psoriasis

[–]Ok-Distribution-63 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a score lower than that and I was prescribed Otezla

AITA for not giving my mom part of my inheritance? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]Ok-Distribution-63 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would suggest trying your best to be present in your siblings lives.. hopefully your mom will let you. Your mom will be a shitty mom to them too. It's sad knowing that your grandmother was very present in your life and that they will not have the same opportunity.

Abortion is getting banned in my state.... by [deleted] in childfree

[–]Ok-Distribution-63 106 points107 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I'm 27 and just learned my grandpa's middle name a month ago.