Re: Tenant damaged apartment - Landlord Forum thread 357995

Re: Tenant damaged apartment by Garry on June 29, 2018 @20:12

Since you said your T "had" cats and dogs, as opposed to "have", I assume you meant your Ts are gone, and you now have possession back. If they are gone, change the locks, and take pics of all the damages they left you. Take a witness with you when you do that-----one who could also testify in court if need be. Then start repairing/replacing/cleaning anything damaged. Keep track of the costs, and charge their security deposit for those costs. Be sure that you put out your sec. dep. statement letter within 30 days of them being out. Send it both certified and regular mail to their new address, if they have given you one, or to their last known address, which would be your rental address. It's very likely they will end up owing you more than their sec. dep. amount. In your letter, tell them you want the amount they still owe you, within 30 days, or you will be taking them to court.

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