I just moved and got a nasty phone call today about money thats owed to the apartment. It seems there keeping the $99.00 deposit and want an additional $216.00 for so called damages. On the list of what the charges are for its all for normal ware and tare I wasnt aware they could do that. I asked the rude collection agent if he could send me a copy of the lease and he said hes not sending me squat. Do I have any ground to stand on or do I just give up and pay the money????|||Sue for your deposit back. Small claims costs are very small (like $15 to $25 and you can add the cost to your claim).
I hope you took photos of the place when you moved in and when you moved out.
They are under no obligation to provide you with additional copies of your lease. You should have saved your original lease.|||NEVER just give up and pay the money. If you feel you're in the right tell them you'll see them in court.
What you didn't say was how long you lived in the apartment. A certain amount of "wear and tear" is allowed. I wouldn't pay it! But... then again... it's your call. What state are you in?|||If they dont send you an itemized list of damages and reciepts for how much it costs within 45 days of the lease ending you can take them to court and get double your deposit back. Thats the law in most states. I definately wouldnt pay them anymore but if your deposit was only 99 dollars I wouldnt go through the hassle, it will probably cost more in the long run.
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