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All Forum Posts by: Account Closed

Account Closed has started 2 posts and replied 8 times.

Post: Landlord abuse of the security deposit?

Account ClosedPosted
  • West Virginia
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 3

And please, I never get charged for cleaning in my life - having rented over 5 other places as well. Always got the full amount back. Plus, extremely minimalistic furniture (inflatable bed, foldable chair, foldable table). Don't even cook and I never allow anyone to enter or step into my unit. I clean, wipe and vacuum obsessively almost every Sunday.

It is only with these guys that I got "extra charges" for some "unknown cleaning costs."

Anyway, thanks Kelly for the reasonable response and steps that should have been/ could be done. I appreciate it very much.

I didn't come here to be bashed for already being a victim. Seriously. Just upset at the lack of explanation and for what seems to be injustice or the landlord's incompetence and lack of experience. Even then, they could at least respond to clarifications. :)

Post: Landlord abuse of the security deposit?

Account ClosedPosted
  • West Virginia
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 3

@Dennis M. 

I tried to reach out to them for receipts but they refuse to respond nor send copies of receipts. Would you like to see pictures? Because at the walkthrough we BOTH agreed that the charge would only be 85 and that all was clean (can't beat an OCD person on obsessive cleanliness) :) 

Anyway I DID try reaching out to them asking for evidence via phone, text and emails. No responses at all. Not even to clarify why the $40 surcharge.

I know most people think tenants are rough but some of us are truly victims here. I wouldn't have made a fuss over $40 if they had explained why - but I got NO response and NO explanation. NO itemized breakdown of costs and NO justification. They forget that I literally took pictures, videos and then some moments before I stepped out of the unit.

Imagine if someone took $40 from you without explanation, no responses and basically evades every phone call, text or email asking for an explanation. You'd be upset too. Try putting yourself in those shoes.

Post: Landlord abuse of the security deposit?

Account ClosedPosted
  • West Virginia
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 3

Hi guys,

So, I am a recent tenant that moved out of a Los Angeles, CA unit (2737 Francis Ave) owned by LBJ Realty Holdings, LLC and Hollywood Fountain, LLC and am curious if any tenants/ landlords here can explain this away:

So, being a meticulous and obsessive neat freak, I had documented with photos and videos when I had moved in and out of the unit (all original condition, any damages, etc.). I also read the lease 3 times in full detail.

The lease states that the only cleaning fee would be an $85 charge taken out of my deposit, plus any other painting needs needed (of course, the phrasing was so vague for the latter but I made sure that they were not taking out for "painting" for normal wear-and-tear). I was also only there for 6 months.

When I finally got the deposit that, an extra $40 was taken out for "cleaning" making the total for "cleaning costs" $125. I asked for receipts but so far they have not come forward with them (probably because there may not have been any receipts at all).

Having rented over 5 places in California in my entire life, this is the first time that I did not get my full deposit back to me for a unit that was left in proper and clean condition - supported by my photos and videos, as well as the walk-through inspection where both the property manager and I even confirmed that the condition is good.

So... landlords and/ or current/ past tenants - was I cheated out of my $40 for no reason? This seems unfair that landlords can just take whatever they want from the deposit without justifying it with receipts. LBJ Realty Holdings, LLC and Hollywood Fountain, LLC never produced the receipts to me (the ones they said they had) when I questioned about the additional $40.

Also, to add some context, I am moving back to my home country and I feel like that situation made LBJ Realty Holdings, LLC and Hollywood Fountain, LLC think that they could take advantage of the deposit by absconding with extra cash (thinking that just because I am not in the US any longer, that it won't bother me).

The investing industry is really small - I don't know if they were aware that tenants can also be people of influence, lawyers, doctors, business owners and investors themselves.

Post: Landlord abuse of the security deposit?

Account ClosedPosted
  • West Virginia
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 3

Anyone managed to resolve a case like this? Landlords just absconded with an extra $40 with no itemized breakdown. Or is this a hopeless case? Am totally down to sue the living daylights out of them for this injustice.

Post: Landlord abuse of the security deposit?

Account ClosedPosted
  • West Virginia
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 3

Hi guys, 

So, I am a recent tenant that moved out of a Los Angeles, CA unit (2737 Francis Ave) owned by LBJ Realty Holdings, LLC and Hollywood Fountain, LLC and am curious if any tenants/ landlords here can explain this away:

So, being a meticulous and obsessive neat freak, I had documented with photos and videos when I had moved in and out of the unit (all original condition, any damages, etc.). I also read the lease 3 times in full detail. 

The lease states that the only cleaning fee would be an $85 charge taken out of my deposit, plus any other painting needs needed (of course, the phrasing was so vague for the latter but I made sure that they were not taking out for "painting" for normal wear-and-tear). I was also only there for 6 months.

When I finally got the deposit that, an extra $40 was taken out for "cleaning" making the total for "cleaning costs" $125. I asked for receipts but so far they have not come forward with them (probably because there may not have been any receipts at all).

Having rented over 5 places in California in my entire life, this is the first time that I did not get my full deposit back to me for a unit that was left in proper and clean condition - supported by my photos and videos, as well as the walk-through inspection where both the property manager and I even confirmed that the condition is good.

So... landlords and/ or current/ past tenants - was I cheated out of my $40 for no reason? This seems unfair that landlords can just take whatever they want from the deposit without justifying it with receipts. LBJ Realty Holdings, LLC and Hollywood Fountain, LLC never produced the receipts to me (the ones they said they had) when I questioned about the additional $40.

Also, to add some context, I am moving back to my home country and I feel like that situation made LBJ Realty Holdings, LLC and Hollywood Fountain, LLC think that they could take advantage of the deposit by absconding with extra cash (thinking that just because I am not in the US any longer, that it won't bother me).

The investing industry is really small - I don't know if they were aware that tenants can also be people of influence, lawyers, doctors, business owners and investors themselves.

Post: Officially Closed on My First Multi!

Account ClosedPosted
  • West Virginia
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 3

Thanks for the update, @Brandon Rodriguez - will be keeping an eye out for your story. Carry on and happy holidays!

Post: Officially Closed on My First Multi!

Account ClosedPosted
  • West Virginia
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 3

@Brandon Rodriguez - well done and congrats! It's always exciting to read about these kinds of things.

I definitely agree with you that the closing doesn't mean that it is the end.

How was the experience like? Would you say that there were any things you could have done better in the process? I'm totally new so any interesting or horror stories that you can share, I'd be open to listening. :D

Post: What are your goals for 2018 and beyond?

Account ClosedPosted
  • West Virginia
  • Posts 12
  • Votes 3

Let's see, real estate-wise: 

1. Build a solid investing team and contacts including mortgage brokers, title companies, insurance companies, attorneys, etc. (looking right now too) in the Los Angeles, CA market.

2. Close at least 3 investment deals - wholesaling or rental. Most likely the former since I am just starting out.

3. Grow my network and collaborate with existing or new investors (yes, I am looking right now too ;D) in the state of California, Wyoming and Utah.

Looking forward to meeting and potentially working with all of you!