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Landlord lost form listing damages on move-in
by question
on August 29, 2014 @17:46
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Hello- I moved out after 7 years. The landlord lost the form listing damages. If I don't have a copy of the form, is there any way to defend myself or would it be best to just agree to pay all charges as I don't have proof. I realize this is my fault and in the future I should make sure to save a copy of all forms. Also if the landlord wants to charge me the full cost of appliances when I lived there for 7 years, shouldn't I only pay a partial cost due to depreciation?
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Re: Landlord lost form listing damages on move-in
by Bill
on August 29, 2014 @19:46
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Do not pay the landlord anything. Not even a cent. When you get your security settlement deposit statement take him to court and make him justify each and ever dollar he deducted. It is the only way you are going to keep this landlord out of your pocket.
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Re: Landlord lost form listing damages on move-in
by Garry (Iowa)
on August 29, 2014 @20:53
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Right now, you are worrying over nothing, since you haven't even got your SD letter yet. Once it comes, and even if it says you owe the LL $1,000, don't pay anything, and allow the LL to take you to court. In court, the LL, as plaintiff, must prove his case by a "preponderance of the evidence". (meaning at least 51% ) Right now, from what you say in your post, neither of you have much for proof of damages. And since you have lived there for 7 years, a judge may say that a lot of the things that the LL claims as damages, are just "normal wear and tear ", which are not attributable to you. Please re-post your (new) questions in another 30 days, after you get your SD letter.
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