Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida
I was a co-signer on an apartment lease. The tenant was not present at the final walkthrough. The management company is imposing $800+ of repair charges. The tenant is challenging the repair list, but has no photographic evidence to support her claims.
The property manager claims to have photographs at move out, but states his company policy is not to send these out. "As a courtesy" he will allow me to view them on his computer. Is this allowed? Is there any potential recourse?
2 Answers from Attorneys
A tenanst is entitled to reasonable wear and tear. Look at the photos.
Look at the itemized list resulting in $800 in repairs; then look at the lease. Many management companies put them into the lease, e.g. carpet cleaning after tenant vacate. If there is no mention of the items, it is regular wear and tear. Look at the pictures and argue where appropriate. If all else fails and your feel the charges are not reasonable or wear and tear, you can bring a suit for the return of your deposit.
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