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were to follow this check-list, thoroughly clean, thoroughly repairing the premises to their move-in condition (minus ordinary wear and tear) they would, and should get back their entire security deposit.
Again, the format is a check-list. It is a “To Do” list.
The law requires that tenants be informed of their right to an “INITIAL INSPECTION”. We do this by including a copy of the section from the Civil Code as an addendum to their lease. We then go one step beyond what the law requires. In the move-out form we send the tenants we instruct the tenants to contact their property manager AND to schedule a pre-move-out inspection.
If they do request an inspection, as directed, here’s your opportunity to have your unit repaired, cleaned, and in some cases even partially repainted by the tenant, on the tenant’s time, “on the tenant’s dime”.
If you are asked to inspect, bring along another copy of that CLEANING INSTRUCTION check-list. Visually inspect each item on the list. If you observe defects from when the tenant moved in, it is your obligation to give the tenants a written estimate of what you might be charging them if the defects are not remedied. In fairness to the tenants and to
make it more likely that they will put in the time to remediate, we recommend that you advise them to take digital pictures of each item on the list, including stove burners, inside of the oven, and inside of the refrigerator. In this digital age, such photos will automatically be “time-and-date” stamped.
Rejoice in the tenants who wants their entire security deposit back, and are willing to do the appropriate work to clean and un-do whatever damage they may have caused. Give your tenants every chance to vacate an apartment that you can re-rent to someone else the next day. You can help to make this happen. This just makes sense, and it has worked well for us.
This article is the 233rd in a series based on the lessons we have learned the hard way. The contents of these articles are merely opinions of the writer. They are not intended as specific legal advice and should not be relied upon for that purpose. Our practice is in constant refinement as we adjust the way we operate in an ever- changing market. I appreciate your questions, comments, suggestions, and solutions. Contact C. Finley Beven, CPM, CCAM, JD. 99 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, 91101. Fin.Beven@BevenandBrock.com www. BevenandBrock.com.
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