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Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:00:52 GMT -5

Post by Mr. White on Mar 12, 2014 6:00:52 GMT -5

so

i rent in an apartment

one of my dumbass friends (not really he's awesome) got wasted and fell asleep in the bathroom. wakes up and he's ripped the towel hanger off the wall:

i.imgur.com/qeKU0qXh.jpg

show landlord, she sends repair guy to quote, he says he needs to patch, etc

i ask if she has any of the same paint to go over the patch, and she responds with a HE MUST REPAINT THE ENTIRE WALL ON YOUR DIME etc etc crap, and i must pay for an entire new can of whatever paint.

she also states that it's been 7 years since the last renovation

looking up tenant norms, it seems that 2-3 years is the standard for repainting

if i just have him patch the wall and not paint, am i kind of in the clear? it seems long since due for a new paintjob (tons of scuffs/scrapes that she did a walkthrough and yeah its all fine) on her dime.

"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices. "

"There is no indigestion worse that that which comes from having to eat your own words."

Anchorman Exclusive Member All war represents a failure of diplomacy. Posts: 4,155 Reputation: 269	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:03:16 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Anchorman on Mar 12, 2014 6:03:16 GMT -5 why would you show her instead of fixing it yourself ?

Mr. White Ultimate Member Posts: 10,546 Reputation: 633	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:03:39 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mr. White on Mar 12, 2014 6:03:39 GMT -5 Because it's not my apartment... I dont own it.
	"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices. " "There is no indigestion worse that that which comes from having to eat your own words."

Anchorman Exclusive Member All war represents a failure of diplomacy. Posts: 4,155 Reputation: 269	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:03:45 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Anchorman on Mar 12, 2014 6:03:45 GMT -5 Arent repairs on the tenant?

Mr. White Ultimate Member Posts: 10,546 Reputation: 633	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:04:03 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mr. White on Mar 12, 2014 6:04:03 GMT -5 i like to keep my landlord apprised of the condition of the building this is the first landlord that i've ever had that hasn't really 'worked with me' on issues and just goes straight to 'YOU PAY NOW YOU NO QUESTION' bullcrap
	"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices. " "There is no indigestion worse that that which comes from having to eat your own words."

Anchorman Exclusive Member All war represents a failure of diplomacy. Posts: 4,155 Reputation: 269	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:04:14 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Anchorman on Mar 12, 2014 6:04:14 GMT -5 dunno how they never heard the hammering/screwing or smelled the paint either

Ʈiffanƴ Advanced Member Posts: 6,703 Reputation: 313	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:04:40 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Ʈiffanƴ on Mar 12, 2014 6:04:40 GMT -5 Doit yourself probably $15 in materials

Mr. White Ultimate Member Posts: 10,546 Reputation: 633	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:04:51 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mr. White on Mar 12, 2014 6:04:51 GMT -5 also i dont really care as much because my friend is going to pay it i just feel like i'm getting taken and paying for her new paintjob
	"A great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices. " "There is no indigestion worse that that which comes from having to eat your own words."

Anchorman Exclusive Member All war represents a failure of diplomacy. Posts: 4,155 Reputation: 269	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:05:08 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Anchorman on Mar 12, 2014 6:05:08 GMT -5 I think it really depends I was in an apt for 5 years and the carpets were real tore up and walls were scuffed here and there and they didn't take any of it out of our deposit

The Mrs. Omniscient Member "You could carve out the inside of a brick and hide your money in it for safe keeping." Posts: 9,324 Reputation: 599	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 6:06:11 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by The Mrs. on Mar 12, 2014 6:06:11 GMT -5 a can of paint is like 30 dollars and painting a wall is easy. pick a new color and do it yourself.

Prime Imperial Member What's the point of wearing your favorite rocketship underpants if nobody ever asks to see 'em? Posts: 5,148 Reputation: 205	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 8:12:28 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Prime on Mar 12, 2014 8:12:28 GMT -5 I'd think it would be on her to do the repairs. It's a new place right? Check the lease.
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You Can't Fix Stupid Exclusive Member I'm Wicky's friend. Posts: 4,287 Reputation: 216	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 10:02:18 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by You Can't Fix Stupid on Mar 12, 2014 10:02:18 GMT -5 The contract should say who is responsible for paying for paintjobs, but YOU have to pay for the damage
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Cybrus Everlasting Member Posts: 8,029 Reputation: 431	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 12:48:55 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Cybrus on Mar 12, 2014 12:48:55 GMT -5 I think you need to pay for what you broke, but no more.

Eric Matthews Exclusive Member "Thik is for thron that's thuck in its thoil like thumfool's thraitor thrust for vengance." -JJ Posts: 4,846 Reputation: 215	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 13:26:57 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Eric Matthews on Mar 12, 2014 13:26:57 GMT -5 If tehre's a code where she has to fix the paint every x years, then that's on her. But you have to fix your own damages.

Tuxedo Mask Senior Member Posts: 1,029 Reputation: 11	Rent Question Mar 12, 2014 13:50:21 GMT -5 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Tuxedo Mask on Mar 12, 2014 13:50:21 GMT -5 I would check your lease terms and then talk it over with the LL.
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Post by Anchorman on Mar 12, 2014 6:03:45 GMT -5

Post by Mr. White on Mar 12, 2014 6:04:03 GMT -5

Post by Anchorman on Mar 12, 2014 6:04:14 GMT -5

Post by Ʈiffanƴ on Mar 12, 2014 6:04:40 GMT -5

Post by Mr. White on Mar 12, 2014 6:04:51 GMT -5

Post by Anchorman on Mar 12, 2014 6:05:08 GMT -5

Post by The Mrs. on Mar 12, 2014 6:06:11 GMT -5

Post by Prime on Mar 12, 2014 8:12:28 GMT -5

Post by You Can't Fix Stupid on Mar 12, 2014 10:02:18 GMT -5

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Post by Tuxedo Mask on Mar 12, 2014 13:50:21 GMT -5