Moving to a new place involves a lot of work and consideration. Besides the move itself, with all its worries, possibly one of the most difficult challenges for new tenants is knowing the difference between normal wear and serious damage when asking for the security deposit back. The line is fine when it comes to wear and damage, and you must be prepared to walk it without crossing it.
Security deposits are designed so that you work to get them back. Here are some tips so that you learn what is normal and what is definitely not:
1. Walls- some dirt and several pinpricks are normal, but huge holes, paint that is not the original color, and burns, will definitely be categorized as damage. If necessary, paint and repair whatever needs it, so that you get your deposit back.
2. Carpets- obviously, carpets and floors wear down with time due to aging, however, the landlord will not accept huge stains, burn marks or tears. Research how to care for the carpets and floors so that you can maintain them in good condition for as long as you live there.
3. Appliances- these must work properly, of course. If a mechanical problem occurs, call the landlord immediately, or else, you will have an issue later.
4. Keys- normally, these break with time, as well as locks. What constitutes damage is due to misuse, loss, or removal of locks from the doors without proper permission and supervision.
5. General condition- at apartment complexes, a cleaning crew will commonly clean the space before renting it, since managers know there will be some dirt. Nevertheless, they don’t expect to find the place in a chaotic state, so you should clean before you move and hire a professional Seattle moving company that knows how to work in an organized way. It will surely help you get your money back.
Once you are ready to move out, make sure you review the original condition report you filled out when you first leased the place, so that you can identify the trouble areas. True, there is a fine line between normal wear and real damage; however, it is a lot about common sense.
If you are an organized, caring and clean person, you will most certainly not have any trouble getting your deposit money back.
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