Is it legal to charge cleaning fee?
By Holly Wright
I finished my walk through with my rental agency – and after shampooing the carpets and touching up walls and leaving it better then when I originally rented it…
They stated that it is policy to charge $30 to clean the unit and they will clean the door jams, and windows, and oven.
When I originally asked if I could do it- they stated that it is not policy. After further pushing – they gave me an extensive list that I could clean to not pay the charge.
They also stated that I should have written down that the unit was dirty when I moved in. I only wrote down the damage that the unit had. I left the place in a better condition – and the person at least 8 times told me how great it looked…
But still I had to pay the charge – oh and now it is $40 charge instead of $30- I feel as even if I cleaned – I would still be charged.
I feel that I am being taken advantage of.
What options are available and is this legal? My lease ends at the end of April – I don’t have the money for a lawyer.
Thanks,
holly
908-797-8627
Edited on: Friday, April 22nd, 2011 4:34 pm
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