Re: Security Deposit charges? - Landlord Forum thread 361559

Re: Security Deposit charges? by Bette on September 14, 2021 @09:24

I think what I was getting at is what I felt were correct deductions from a SD were. (batteries missing from all smoke, Carbon M.detectors = she worked at a store could have bought discounted. stove a mess (I don't think ever cleaned).

Also, extra remotes for garage door are missing. None of the keys she gave work any door in the house (except one for the front door) go figure. I'll change the locks anyway.

Yes pictures of everything. I have to go through the check list (which she has).
I'm nottoo worried about court - though a person never knows how it'll end up.
I want to be fair - but I also don't want to cheat myself.

I have learned -even if a tenant is not young: send very exacting list of what they are to clean, stove, fan, bathroom (obvious, but...). Re send copy of their lease and copy of the check in sheet. Shouldn't have to, but...

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