What to do if I received my final moveout bill from previous landlord stating I owe $250 for carpet repair and to send the final payment to the corporate office?
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What to do if I received my final moveout bill from previous landlord stating I owe $250 for carpet repair and to send the final payment to the corporate office?
I called them to see what repairs were needed and she proceeded to tell me originally we billed you for just repairs for a purple stain but wouldn’t tell me where. Then she told me that since they couldn’t remove the stain I would be getting a revised bill for $670 for replacement. Can I be charged for replacement when they sent me a bill for repair?
Asked on November 1, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Arizona
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country a tenant cannot be charged for brand new carpet when the allegedly damaged carpet was old. In such a situation assuming the tenant did in fact damage the existing carpet the tenant is responsible for the value of the carpet in its then existing condition, not the cost of a new carpet.
I suggest you write the former landlord asking what the fair market value was of the then existing carpet while keeping a carpet for future use and need.
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