Hello, I have alot of questions regarding the list of damages I have just received. First of all, I lived in the apartment for 5yrs and 10mos with August being the last month that I paid. I paid $25. extra/month in rent for the washer/dryer unit the whole time.
On the third weekend in August I completed the cleaning and laid the keys on the counter with my new address handwritten on a note to the landlord. He had been randomly popping in when I was not home since the first of August changing locks on the back door, etc. and had left his tools on the counter the last time he had been there so I just left the keys and the note by his tools.
I just received a certified letter on October 7th stating what the damage charges were minus the damage deposit that I paid when I moved in. I guess I'm not sure what "normal wear and tear" for this long period of time means, but I'm thinking the replacement of anything should've taken into perspective the age of the items. The carpet had a few stains on it so he replaced it. This is a small 2 bedroom place and he is charging me $1,030 for purchase and installation of new carpet. Plus, the removal and disposal of old carpet $100. Also, $907.36 to replace the washer/dryer unit. He is also keeping the $300 damage deposit.
In Indiana there is a law that states that landlord has to give detailed damage report in 45 days. It states in his certified letter that I only have 1 week to respond. So, please tell me...is this an unreasonable amount to pay for damages or am I wrong?
Thanks in advance for your time.
On the third weekend in August I completed the cleaning and laid the keys on the counter with my new address handwritten on a note to the landlord. He had been randomly popping in when I was not home since the first of August changing locks on the back door, etc. and had left his tools on the counter the last time he had been there so I just left the keys and the note by his tools.
I just received a certified letter on October 7th stating what the damage charges were minus the damage deposit that I paid when I moved in. I guess I'm not sure what "normal wear and tear" for this long period of time means, but I'm thinking the replacement of anything should've taken into perspective the age of the items. The carpet had a few stains on it so he replaced it. This is a small 2 bedroom place and he is charging me $1,030 for purchase and installation of new carpet. Plus, the removal and disposal of old carpet $100. Also, $907.36 to replace the washer/dryer unit. He is also keeping the $300 damage deposit.
In Indiana there is a law that states that landlord has to give detailed damage report in 45 days. It states in his certified letter that I only have 1 week to respond. So, please tell me...is this an unreasonable amount to pay for damages or am I wrong?
Thanks in advance for your time.