[quote=CA renter]Too many landlords want their tenants to pay for all of the maintenance and upkeep of their properties. That’s not the tenants’ responsibility.[/quote]Wonderful words. You, the landlord, have got to accept that there is such a thing as normal wear and tear, and that it is not the tenant’s responsibility to return the dwelling to you in pristine condition.
You also have to accept that the dwelling you are renting to them is not in pristine condition in the first place. Even brand new houses have wear and tear in them.
The fact that they are documenting preexisting wear and tear is excellent.
[quote=CA renter]Don’t many landlords go through the home and make detailed lists in order to keep the tenant’s money? How is that any different?[/quote]
The tenant documenting the condition is preserving their legal right to wear and tear. The landlord keeping the tenant’s money is stealing.
I had exactly that experience with Lisa Zhang of Prudential Scripps Ranch. I ended up getting dinged for stuff that was absolutely normal wear and tear. I was too busy to fight it. Classic landlord nickel and diming.
