So, I went thru my final walkthrough for our apartment. We were ending our lease, so I made sure that one of the apartment staff went with me to check the place out. The only bad things that came out of the walkthrough was the following: oven greasy, carpet damaged by the dog, room smelling like dog, some minor molding in the bathroom, etc.
So, I called the apartment afterwards making sure that I get all the costs of repair especially the carpet itemized. I also told them that I already got quotes from Lowe's and an independent carpet contractor. Ball park figure for the 204 sq ft carpeted area, which was party damaged by the dog, was around $300+ for the whole thing replaced. We originally paid $300 for a pet fee and it stated that they can deduct some of the damages from that fee.
The lady on the phone told me that the pet fee will not cover the whole thing, so I had the impression that it was going to be more than $300+. I politely asked to also get a copy of any paperwork showing the work they had done to the carpet prior to our move. They did not seem to replace the carpet when we moved in because there was an existing cigarette burn in the upstairs carpet. So, I told the lady that I had consulted a lawyer and was told to get as much paperwork possible. Then, she says that I need to talk to their lawyer and because I asked for a lawyer's advice they can no longer communicate with me.
Tsk. This really sucks. My intention for asking about paperwork regarding the carpet was to make sure that I don't get billed for a brand new carpet if they do replace it. In my opinion, if the carpet really was not replaced when we moved in, then we should be only responsible for bringing it back to its original condition during move in.
Anyway, I feel so down right now. I didn't want to get lawyers involved, but I just wanted this thing over with. I simply wanted them to give me a reasonable cost for damage repairs and paperwork proving that I paid for my share of the repairs.
Pic of the dog that did the damage in his Halloween costume:
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Pics of the carpet damaged:
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Maybe I'll post some videos later of the walkthrough if I find my firewire cable.
cliffs:
Apartment staff no longer wants to communicate with me after mentioning that I seek a lawyer's advice regarding the lease and getting everything straightened out.
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So, I called the apartment afterwards making sure that I get all the costs of repair especially the carpet itemized. I also told them that I already got quotes from Lowe's and an independent carpet contractor. Ball park figure for the 204 sq ft carpeted area, which was party damaged by the dog, was around $300+ for the whole thing replaced. We originally paid $300 for a pet fee and it stated that they can deduct some of the damages from that fee.
The lady on the phone told me that the pet fee will not cover the whole thing, so I had the impression that it was going to be more than $300+. I politely asked to also get a copy of any paperwork showing the work they had done to the carpet prior to our move. They did not seem to replace the carpet when we moved in because there was an existing cigarette burn in the upstairs carpet. So, I told the lady that I had consulted a lawyer and was told to get as much paperwork possible. Then, she says that I need to talk to their lawyer and because I asked for a lawyer's advice they can no longer communicate with me.
Tsk. This really sucks. My intention for asking about paperwork regarding the carpet was to make sure that I don't get billed for a brand new carpet if they do replace it. In my opinion, if the carpet really was not replaced when we moved in, then we should be only responsible for bringing it back to its original condition during move in.
Anyway, I feel so down right now. I didn't want to get lawyers involved, but I just wanted this thing over with. I simply wanted them to give me a reasonable cost for damage repairs and paperwork proving that I paid for my share of the repairs.
Pic of the dog that did the damage in his Halloween costume:
princessmax.jpg.jpg
Pics of the carpet damaged:
IMG_0460.jpg
IMG_0461.jpg
IMG_0462.jpg
Maybe I'll post some videos later of the walkthrough if I find my firewire cable.
cliffs:
Apartment staff no longer wants to communicate with me after mentioning that I seek a lawyer's advice regarding the lease and getting everything straightened out.
Here is what others have been saying about this place:
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