Re: LL got attorney moved case from small claims

Re: LL got attorney moved case from small claims by OK-LL on June 14, 2012 @14:08

He'll probably show up in court with a sample of the carpet in a baggie (to preserve the deliciouis aroma) for the judge to sniff. So you better be right about the smell being gone. As far as prorating, that will have more to do with the quality of the carpet than with any general depreciation formula you hear about. If this was a 15-year carpet and your dogs ruined it, I'd want it replaced too. Next time, rent a place with no carpet and a dog door, so the dogs have easy access to the outside and don't spend enough time inside to smell the place up!

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Re: LL got attorney moved case from small claims by lnemup on June 14, 2012 @14:21	[ Reply ]

You obviously didnt read my entire statement. I explained to him that I didnt fell the carpet needed replacing, but if he did then I would be willing to pay a portion of it. For him to walk in said I smell dog, need new carpet, you have to pay for it, just doesnt sound right to me. So you are saying that there is no formula? I should just replace atleast 6 year old carpet?

Re: LL got attorney moved case from small claims by OK-LL on June 14, 2012 @16:47	[ Reply ]

I did read your full statement. Apparently, the LL isn't interestd in your offer to pay a portion of the carpet cost znd he feels he can collect the full cost. Maybe he has experience with this issue in your courts. I guess you are about to find out if there is really a "formula" or not -- in your courts, at least. Unfortunately, judges are not predictable; they can and do rule any way they please on a majority of LL/T issues and you can either acquiesce or appeal. Most LLs are reasonable about the initial condition of the carpet vs. the condition at move-out, but only a judge can tell you what "reasonable" is in your area.