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Marian Smith
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Williamson County, TX
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Deposits and damage charge for irrepairable damage to a rental

Marian Smith
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Williamson County, TX
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My tenant spilled latex paint on the patio...and something else that looks like rust.  Concrete is porous so I doubt it can be cleaned.  Do I hire a sandblaster or charge a damage fee; and if the later, how much?  And how is the amount justified?  she also spilled candle wax on the limestone fireplace.  I will use an iron and brown bags to melt and soak it it up  (fingers crossed).  I would like to charge her for my time.  I know I sound like a hag, but this tenant is such a slob that I didn't renew her lease.  I resent her treating such a nice property with such disrespect and want to charge her for damages....but it sounds like if I dont hire a pro, I cant charge. Thanks.

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