What happens when you move out of the apartment and the cat has scratched up the bedroom door?
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010 at
6:04 am
Just wondering. We keep this apartment exceptionally well kept and clean.
The cat scratches my door and it is all scratched up.. We paid a big deposit for the cat though (as well as a regular deposit).
Do you think the management will want extra for the door, or is that what the deposit is for?
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The deposit is to cover damages. Say you put down a $500 deposit and they only justify $400 in damages, you should get back $100. If you put down $500 and damages were like $2000, they would keep the $500 and sue you in court for the rest of the balance. I would suggest trying to repair the door yourself. Maybe even ask the manager what you can do to repair it. A light sandpaper like 180 grit will smooth the scratches out , then paint or varnish the door. Don’t be afaid to ask! Being upfront will show what kind of person you are to the manager. I think he will be willing to help you solve it since you are concerned about it. Have him do a walkthrough with him and you when leaving and you turn in the keys. Get a signed paper from him as to the condition of the apartment and determination of deposit. Take pictures the day before of each room. Have a person who would make a good witness in court if the manager decided to stick it to you for some reason. That way the witness could testify that you and your witness did a walkthrough (here are the pictures ) say on the 29th, and if you do a walkthrough ( that you don’t tell the manager about the one on the 29th) say on the 30th, and he says later there were a lot of things he needed to fix (it happens) ( thus no deposit). You will have his paper he and you signed (and dated) , your pictures the day before you turned in keys, and a good witness.
YOU ARE COVERED!!!!!
They will suck all they can get. expect a fee
thats what the deposit is for…if your still wondering just ask a different apartment manager to see
most apartments damage any thing in the apartment they make you pay for it .
They will keep the deposit. Hopefully for you not all of it.