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I rented a apt in IL, and moved out 2 months ago, here is the timeline:
Nov, 21, 2012, Leasing office inspection. I walked through the apt with them and agreed that all is fine(orally), and signed the paperwork in leasing office.( I don't have a copy with me)
Nov, 22, 2012, Moved out.
Dec, 20, 2012, deposited was fully refund.
Jan, 23, 2013,(60 days later) received a damage notice and bill for changing the carpet( for the whole 1 br apt), totaled over $800.
I returned a letter to them stating that the claim is over 30days, so it is not valid.However, they replied that the 30days law only applies for the return for deposit, not for the damage charge. if I dont pay this bill, they will go to the collection agent and it will affect my credit record.
I wonder whether their arrangement stands. Shall I go to the small claim court? Pay in full? or ignore?
They're totally incorrect. Go to your state landlord tenant laws which are likely linked in the first "sticky" on this page, pull up the relevant section about security deposits and send it to them.
Best the OP looks up the statutes himself - I believe you'll find that the organization you linked charges for their help and hired help isn't necessary in this case.
Nov, 21, 2012, Leasing office inspection. Nov, 22, 2012, Moved out. Dec, 20, 2012, deposited was fully refund.
I returned a letter to them stating that the claim is over 30days, so it is not valid.
However, they replied that the 30days law only applies for the return for deposit, not for the damage charge.
They're wrong. They get 30 days to refund OR present reasons (and bills) for why not.
They only get one bite at the apple and they've had that.
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...if I don't pay this bill
Cross one bridge at a time. If/when they do more... deal with it then.
Last edited by MrRational; 01-31-2013 at 01:28 PM..
We send a letter accounting for the paid damage deposit, that is all the law requires,
Once the furniture and picture are removed more problems can be see, after appliances and other items are checked by the new tenants a list is made, and corrected.
The new tenants may have discover the pet damage to the carpet,
Indiana law give the LL 7 years to file a claim against the tenant, as for the CB, you can dispute the claim within 30 days, and then they will need to take you to court for the damages. The tenant has 2 years to file against the LL.
I doubt you are in the clear after 30 days, it does not allow enough time for inspections courts are very liberal to both parties,,
You are within your right to ask for an itemized bill. if the carpet was repalced it needs to be depreciated, I also doubt they intended to give you a 100% SD refund, if they paid for the carpet cleaning, paint touch up etc..sound like a PM lost their job..
I have no idea why this thread is bothering me I have been reading the Il L/T laws all day. Does this have anything to do with the situation?
735 ILCS 5 Sec. 9-313. Limitation. The right of the landlord to distrain the personal goods of the tenant, shall continue for the period of 6 months after the expiration of the term for which the premises were demised or the tenancy is terminated.
We send a letter accounting for the paid damage deposit, that is all the law requires,
Once the furniture and picture are removed more problems can be see, after appliances and other items are checked by the new tenants a list is made, and corrected.
The new tenants may have discover the pet damage to the carpet,
Indiana law give the LL 7 years to file a claim against the tenant, as for the CB, you can dispute the claim within 30 days, and then they will need to take you to court for the damages. The tenant has 2 years to file against the LL.
I doubt you are in the clear after 30 days, it does not allow enough time for inspections courts are very liberal to both parties,,
You are within your right to ask for an itemized bill. if the carpet was repalced it needs to be depreciated, I also doubt they intended to give you a 100% SD refund, if they paid for the carpet cleaning, paint touch up etc..sound like a PM lost their job..
Not sure what you are talking about, is there anyone who knows what it means? When they come and check, there is no furniture and no pics.... never has pet before....
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I have been reading the Il L/T laws all day. Does this have anything to do with the situation?
Not sure what you are talking about?
