Move-Out Inspection Guidelines? : ezLandlordForms

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L H

started a topic over 11 years ago

What are they for Virginia? I moved out July 31, cleaned everything and reported no damage, however my previous landlord is charging me for dirty conditions and a ruined carpet. The Landlord carried out the inspection on September 1, 32 days AFTER i moved out and 30 days after a NEW tenant moved in. They also missed the 14-day deadline to notify me of deductions by 29 days. I really don't want to take this to small claims court. Any advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

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Karen S

said over 11 years ago

LH, how frustrating. The only way to possibly get your funds back, would most likely be through litigation. You could attempt to draft a letter stating you plan to pursue such in an effort to gain back some funds. Good Luck.

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Bob R

said over 11 years ago

He did an inspection 32 days after you moved AND 30 days after a new tenant moved in...confusing. Please clarify.

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L H

said over 11 years ago

UPDATE: The Landlord signed the Post-Inspection form September 1. However, he inspected August 2. I found this out yesterday, October 12. He had evidence that the inspection really took place August 2 and I agreed to some of the charges. The issue was the fact that he had misrepresented the date in which the inspection took place on the Post-Inspection form. But since I hadn't really had any problems with him as a landlord before hand and was in fact responsible for partial 'damages' (only by definition of 'common area'), I settled for partial charges. This has been resolved. Thanks for your help. L