Landlord won't respond after sending bill (credit report, house, fees, payments)

[mdqn13]

I was charged about $550 after I moved out for cleaning fees and replacing other items. I called immediately to get more information. Half of the things on the bill I did not recognize and asked for pictures to be sent because I know that there wasn't much damage they also charged me for an extra day of rent and power even though I turned the keys in on time. I agreed to make payments as long as they sent the photos and remove the extra charges. They haven't done either and it's been three months is there anything I can do?

[reenzz]

In most states, you are required to send a dispute letter...not a phone call. Send the letter certified mail, return receipt requested.

[Kim in FL]

if it's been three months you'll want to check your credit report; it may have been sent to collections already. You can't dispute over the phone, it needs to be in writing.


You should also check your local courthouse, he might have sued you in small claims court and won a judgment.


Three months is a long time to ignore a bill


Good luck.