If they want out, let them out. Make them sign a lease termination agreement that includes a lease termination charge equal to their deposit. Could be water getting behind the shower valve, or a loose shower head spraying water into the wall. Who knows, but get it fixed. Seal the floor near the tub, that may help too. From my lease... 37. MINIMUM CHARGES FOR REPAIRS _______________ (Initials) There will be a minimum charge for damages that are not repaired by RESIDENT before last day of lease. Actual charges may exceed these minimum charges. Broken Windows $75 ea; Range cleaning $200 ea.; Refrigerator cleaning $100 ea.; Burned out bulbs $5 ea; Torn Shades $10 ea; General apt. Cleaning $550; Clogged toilets, $100; Carpet cleaning, $150; Missing keys, $5 ea; Broken mini-blinds $25; Nuisance calls, $50; Maintenance/repair labor $65.00 per hour; Cleaning labor, $40.00 per hr. On-site Storage, $200 per month. Lease termination fee, 2 months’ rent.
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