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Security claim - how much is reasonable
Hello,
Can I ask for expert advice on this security claim that I'm considering.
I had a property in S. Florida that came out of rental after 3 years. The house had brand new paint and every thing was functional and very clean at the time of rental. As tenant moved out, I noticed following issue for which I am planning for claim. However, I am not sure how much claim will be reasonable for both me and tenant.
-Tenant left a big fish pond, big garden pavers, and some personal belongings, old vacuum cleaners, cloth baskets, etc. Claim Estimate: $100 for haul away / cleanup.
- Found Kitchen faucet leaking (looks like it's been leaking for several months; and tenant never informed me) and kitchen was dropping by about inch down from granite and water leaking. Water leak had caused the bad mold under sink and couple of base cabinets and doors needs to be changed as well as mold treatment is needed. Mold guy alone gave me estimate for about $1500+ and I am expecting about $800 to $1000 for new faucet, cabinet base and cabinets replacement / paint. If I work with Handyman, I might be able to get this done in about $1200 to $1500 fixed with new faucet. Claim Estimate: $1500
- One closet shelf broken from wall, one shelf missing from a closet and one sliding screen door net torn and out of window sitting in the garage. Claim Estimate: $100
- Left pictures, nails, curtain rods and some areas very bad paint. Also fans were full of dirt (looks like they did not really changed AC filters much). And master shower was full of bad grime. I had to re-paint and get professionally clean. Claim Estimate: $200 (about10% of paint + cleaning estimated charges)
- Few light bulbs missing, one fire alarm not functional (battery popped out), no AC filter at move out. Claim Estimate:$30
I had old carpet that is totally gutted and messed up with dogs hair. But I'm not charging as carpet was old. I am replacing a new carpet.
I do not have whole lot of pictures from Move-In; but I do have pictures of damages or issues listed above after Move out. In Move-In form none of above issues were reported or listed. Overall I don't have any complain from tenants except that they miss reported number of adults and pets in their application + they did not return the property in condition they were given or as they were asked ( via Move out checklist guidelines). I might be doing some of fixes myself so actual cost may be less for some of the claims.
Would you consider above reasonable? Or should I adjust up / down?
TIA.
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If I read this correctly you are co-mingling personal funds with THE TENANTS money. Violation! If you intend to landlord in any state, KNOW their laws and follow them. IF you end up in court, the last thing you want is the judge to be biased due to improper actions by you.