Re: Landlord lost form listing damages on move-in

Re: Landlord lost form listing damages on move-in by Garry (Iowa) on August 29, 2014 @20:53

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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Re: Landlord lost form listing damages on move-in by NFL_LL (FL) on August 31, 2014 @00:10	[ Reply ]

I agree with G. I don't charge tenants for broken appliances unless I am absolutely sure the tenant severely misused them. Appliances break down. It's the costs of being a LL. This is not legal advice and should not be taken as such. This is merely my opinion. For legal advice, contact an attorney.

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