Could anyone refer a contractor that works on the South East side of Washington DC?  We have a single family property near Hillcrest Heights in the 20748 zip that needs a full rehab.  Thanks!Tags: marlow, suitland sil...

Etc.For your info, here's a California Dept of Consumer Affairs website that covers security deposit info, and what's considered damage vs. normal wear and tear:http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...

Well I put 6k down last year for my wife's anniversary present. 2014 Toyota Camry SE loaded.Payment isn't much only the high 200's monthly after down payment.Had old cars paid off for years and years.

Be sure you include the receipts, including the receipt for the toilet blockage.Then, if they decide to sue you over their deposit, you should be in good shape.Read especially the blue section regarding initial inspections:http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...

If they fight you on it, you would have to return their entire deposit, regardless of any damage.http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...Scroll down to the blue section. 

Scroll down to the blue section, toward the bottom of that section on useful life and normal wear and tear:http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...

Scroll down to the blue section, almost to the end of it:http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...It has other good info on normal wear and tear and the normal life span of carpets, etc., and what you can charge tenants for, etc.Also note that you were supposed to do an initial (pre-move-out) inspection, if the property is in CA.  

@Varinder Kumar Get this book:https://www.nolo.com/products/the-california-landl...If you want to read about what you can do regarding security deposits now for free:http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...Learn what you can legally do.  

@James Hocker You can't charge the tenant unless you actually do work to repair the damage and have receipts to prove it, in CA.http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...I know it might be expensive, but the damage is not irreparable.  

Did a quick search and found this resource which may be helpful: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/se...As for dealing with the landlord, your friend should learn their tenant rights, then attempt to contact the landlord and inform the landlord they know the security deposit was mismanaged (assuming that is true).