Renter Bent and Cracked Garage Door

[Jerry Happoldt]

Renter moved out and left the prop dirty, one hole in drywayll, cat piss on baseboards ect.  However the garage door has a few small dents, and 2 vertical cracks.  How do I approach this, I want to charge them but feel bad.  There deposit was 1375, and after all damages, cleaning and carpet cleaning along with the garage, which I just saw, there is practically nothing left.  I listed the itemized list below.

Carpet Cleaning	-$300.00
Window Repair	-$150.00
Deep Cleaning	-$200.00
Replacement of 5 blinds ($25.50 each)	-$197.50
Wall repair in basement	-$145.00
Missing plug converter for AC	-$5.00
Garage Remote	-$50.00
Back Door Seal	-50.00
Garage Door Bent and Cracked	????

[Bob B.]

Check your math first and then get a quote for the garage door repair.  Follow your local laws regarding security deposits.  Why do you feel bad?  If you rented a car and damaged it do you think the car rental company feels bad?  No, they would charge you for the damage.