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Hello folks, (racial description given merely for context)
I am a South Indian who just vacated a condo owned by a Chinese guy. My landlord accepts that the condition of the condo is much cleaner that how I got it.
But he still wants to withhold $100 of the deposit because of what he claims are curry smells.
Is this legal to do in the state of NJ? Is it measurable?
Doesn't smell right to me. (sorry, couldn't resist)
Tell your landlord you're taking him to small claims court -- if anyone has to figure out how to "measure it", it's him not you. He's just trying to steal $100 from you.
Doesn't smell right to me. (sorry, couldn't resist)
Tell your landlord you're taking him to small claims court -- if anyone has to figure out how to "measure it", it's him not you. He's just trying to steal $100 from you.
I knew I was getting that reply from you guys
But seriously, is there some legal precedence to it? I am a guy that needs to work in the city and it might not make economic sense for me to go to court for this.
Both myself and him are otherwise reasonable and we might still be able to work it out if there are prior cases such as this. I did search on city-data but could not find any.
Thats outrageous, he's just trying to get $100 out of you. Like Lusitan said, if he can measure it, more power to him.
I thought, landlords were, by law, required to repaint and refinish the floors of an apartment when one tenant vacated. Those two things, if he was going to do them, would remove the odor.
Thats outrageous, he's just trying to get $100 out of you. Like Lusitan said, if he can measure it, more power to him.
I thought, landlords were, by law, required to repaint and refinish the floors of an apartment when one tenant vacated. Those two things, if he was going to do them, would remove the odor.
Could you kindly share a link about this law to me? That would be so useful. Thanks very much.
When I lived in Jersey I had a problem with a landlord. Every city or area in Jersey should have an office that helps out tenants. Its free advice with your landlord problem and they will even provide a legal letter to your landlord for you depending on your situation. They will be able to tell you if what the landlord is legal or not. You will also be able to pick up an update landlord/tenant guideline book explaining all the laws in NJ.
Going there made me really knowledgeable in what landlords can and can't do. I'm just not sure about your situation. Find out were that office is in your area it's worth checking out. In my city the office was located in the downtown area.
Good Luck!
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