Help! Maintenance not good enough.

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Please help, I have lived in my apartment for 2.5 years, never a missed or late payment. Replaced my broken microwave myself to not bother the landlord. My cat walked in and out of the blinds enough times to break a few pieces off. They were Bali blinds supposedly custom cut but the store bought size. As an act of good faith I replaced every set of window blinds with the Bali grab and go blinds from Home Depot (same material). My landlord now wants to charge me to get all new blinds! Also, the carpet pulled up at the tacks from the traffic not the cat. The window screens (2) have a few marks from my cat The shower has some marks on the glass from the tap water. My family and I cleaned this place day and night for days, and I get that I may have to pay for some of this stuff but I don't want to get taken advantage of. What is reasonable ? Help! Best, Greg P.s. live in Los Angeles, CA

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Thank you all for your quick responses. We have moved out and the landlord seemed easy going int he begging. The process has become arduous and they are no longer returning texts or calls. During the walkthrough they mentioned that the blinds they had were custom cut, however when measured they were the typical bali dimensions and brand from home depot. We have pictures of the blinds at move in that show some were below the window spec and left an inch or two gap on each side of the window not to mention being short 6" - 12" depending on the window. We will see where this process takes us. Currently we have moved in with the in-laws and are saving to buy our first principle or investment property. 

If this is typical for landlords it inspires me to provide people with better. I am now taking the perspective that you have to experience this side of the transaction before being on the other. I will keep you all posted. @Sue Kelly, I will definitely keep you posted . 

Thanks again,

Gregory Lomelin