Cost of gut-renovation for 2BR apartment (tiling, floors, countertops, windows)

[omigawd]

Okay, so some "tenants" destroyed an apartment completely --- walls, floors, doors, windows,appliances, etc. The apartment is a 2BR, approximately 650-700 sq ft. The tenants are out now and repairs need to be made.

The walls would have to be replaced & painted. The floors would have to be redone, then tiled or carpeted, windows would have to be replaced as well as all closet doors (2 double closets, 3 regular closets) and appliances (apt sized fridge and electric stove).

Does anyone have any idea of what the cost would be?

Thanks!

[Squirl]

I can usually do a 2 Bedroom apt for about $15K and that includes new appliances (or newish ones gotten on Craigslist), retiling bathrooms, new countertops, total wall patches & painting, new floors, new faucets, windows, new light fixtures, replacing several doors.

[omigawd]

Thanks for your response --- that's what I was thinking (around 15-20K). These "people" completely destroyed the place from top to bottom. My friends own the place and are at a loss as to what to do. They can't sue the dirtbags because, of course, they have no money and are living off the government. I told them they're just going to have to get it fixed and hopefully get better tenants next time (and check on them periodically!!!)

[Squirl]

No "hopefully" about it. They seriously need to learn to screen tenants or hire a property management company.

[omigawd]

^^^ exactly. They also need to periodically check on the tenants and the apartment. Drop by unexpectedly or have inspections or something.