Re: Can the landlord collect damages after 30 days?

Re: Can the landlord collect damages after 30 days? by Anonymous on January 14, 2013 @18:16

State regulations in LL tenant acts determines the time limit that a LL has to either return a SD or provide a list of damages that was deducted from the SD otherwise the SD must be returned to the tenant. It does not excuse the damage done if any that was left by the tenant. The tenant is still financially responsible for the costs and the LL may pursue the former tenant in civil court.

Also, you cannot force the LL to use your estimates. The LL is entitled to use a contractor, materials, procedures of their choice to repair as long as the cost is fair and within industry standards. Your quote may not be from a reputable source or may not include a full breakdown of all that needs to be repaired.

Would you think it would be fair if you were forced to use the repair person that a person who damaged your property just because it was a really low price but not up to your standards?

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