What to do if I was not given an opportunity to be present at a final walk-through?
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What to do if I was not given an opportunity to be present at a final walk-through?
My husband and I moved out of our apartment 6 months ago. At that time we we were not given the right to be there during the walk-through; we called a week later and they had already done it without us.Then 2 months later we got a letter from the collection agence saying we owe the apartments $1450 for carpet damages. Is it illegal for them not to offer to do a walk-through with me present?
Asked on August 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Iowa
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, it is not improper for the former landlord to not have allowed you an opportunity for a final walk through of the rental. In hindsight you should have requested such. As to the damage issue as to the carpets, I find it odd that more than six (6) months have passed before you were placed on notice of such claim.
I suggest that you demand written documentation supporting the $1,450 damage claim. You need to know that carpets are subject to wear and tear and the former tenant should not be expected to pay for such.
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