Comments on: How much can my landlord take out of deposit for carpeting a small family room/dining room and a bedroom? http://smallbathroom.tipsnow.net/small-bathroom-fixtures/how-much-can-my-landlord-take-out-of-deposit-for-carpeting-a-small-family-roomdining-room-and-a-bedroom Using Your Space Wisely Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:43:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: thevoice@voicedup.com http://smallbathroom.tipsnow.net/small-bathroom-fixtures/how-much-can-my-landlord-take-out-of-deposit-for-carpeting-a-small-family-roomdining-room-and-a-bedroom/comment-page-1#comment-1726 thevoice@voicedup.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:51:59 +0000 http://smallbathroom.tipsnow.net/small-bathroom-fixtures/how-much-can-my-landlord-take-out-of-deposit-for-carpeting-a-small-family-roomdining-room-and-a-bedroom#comment-1726 If the carpet was destroyed by you then you would be responsible for the cost of the new carpet not the whole deposit. -Real Estate Management<br><b>References : </b><br> If the carpet was destroyed by you then you would be responsible for the cost of the new carpet not the whole deposit.

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]]> By: vlvtnrbt http://smallbathroom.tipsnow.net/small-bathroom-fixtures/how-much-can-my-landlord-take-out-of-deposit-for-carpeting-a-small-family-roomdining-room-and-a-bedroom/comment-page-1#comment-1725 vlvtnrbt Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:39:59 +0000 http://smallbathroom.tipsnow.net/small-bathroom-fixtures/how-much-can-my-landlord-take-out-of-deposit-for-carpeting-a-small-family-roomdining-room-and-a-bedroom#comment-1725 The landlord needs to have proof of what the carpeting cost and how he amortized the depreciation. Typical period would be for 5 years. He takes a tax deduction each year for a portion of the money spent on capital improvements . As an example If they claim they spent $2000.00 3 years ago the most they could claim the carpet is worth would be $800.00. We don't want to replace carpets after each tenant so we don't rent to people like the 1st poster, who like to spend my money for me.<br><b>References : </b><br>Landlord The landlord needs to have proof of what the carpeting cost and how he amortized the depreciation. Typical period would be for 5 years. He takes a tax deduction each year for a portion of the money spent on capital improvements . As an example If they claim they spent
$2000.00 3 years ago the most they could claim the carpet is worth would be $800.00. We don’t want to replace carpets after each tenant
so we don’t rent to people like the 1st poster, who like to spend my money for me.
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]]> By: phylthequilter http://smallbathroom.tipsnow.net/small-bathroom-fixtures/how-much-can-my-landlord-take-out-of-deposit-for-carpeting-a-small-family-roomdining-room-and-a-bedroom/comment-page-1#comment-1724 phylthequilter Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:49:59 +0000 http://smallbathroom.tipsnow.net/small-bathroom-fixtures/how-much-can-my-landlord-take-out-of-deposit-for-carpeting-a-small-family-roomdining-room-and-a-bedroom#comment-1724 Security deposits are not intended for normal wear and tear. Do you know for sure the stains won't come out? If the carpet is about 5 years old it probably needs replacing anyway. The landlord should be keeping a fund for repairs and replacements instead of spending all the rent money. If you call the local bar association, they can set you up with a lawyer who will listen to your problem for a very low price. If he/she thinks you have a case, then you can decide whether it is worth hiring the lawyer or not.<br><b>References : </b><br> Security deposits are not intended for normal wear and tear. Do you know for sure the stains won’t come out? If the carpet is about 5 years old it probably needs replacing anyway. The landlord should be keeping a fund for repairs and replacements instead of spending all the rent money. If you call the local bar association, they can set you up with a lawyer who will listen to your problem for a very low price. If he/she thinks you have a case, then you can decide whether it is worth hiring the lawyer or not.
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]]> By: Stella M http://smallbathroom.tipsnow.net/small-bathroom-fixtures/how-much-can-my-landlord-take-out-of-deposit-for-carpeting-a-small-family-roomdining-room-and-a-bedroom/comment-page-1#comment-1723 Stella M Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:59:59 +0000 http://smallbathroom.tipsnow.net/small-bathroom-fixtures/how-much-can-my-landlord-take-out-of-deposit-for-carpeting-a-small-family-roomdining-room-and-a-bedroom#comment-1723 the carpet is replaced pretty much everytime a new tenant moves in an apartment. She would have been doing that regardless. You should consult a lawyer cause she is taking advantage of you.<br><b>References : </b><br> the carpet is replaced pretty much everytime a new tenant moves in an apartment. She would have been doing that regardless. You should consult a lawyer cause she is taking advantage of you.
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