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Posted by Mo on October 19, 1999 at 14:14:51:

In Reply to: Re: posted by MIA on October 19, 1999 at 13:59:09:

: : : I understand that in NYC, a landlord cannot hold a deposit for "reasonable wear and tear." How is this defined? Does "reasonable wear and tear" cover my apartment needing a paint-job, and holes from nails and picture hooks that were hung in the walls?

: : : Thanks.

: : Most states require that landlords return security deposits, with a detailed
: : list of any deductions, to the tenant within 30 days after they move out.
: : Landlords are notorious about providing sketchy information about deductions
: : or damage. The list must include valid estimates for any repairs, or the cost
: : of those that have been done. Your landlord is required to paint your apartment
: : every three years at his or her expense. Some landlords will negotiate an
: : allowance to cover some or all of the cost, if the tenant arranges for the painting
: : in off years.

: :
: : Wear & Tear

: : Worn out keys
: : Loose or stubborn doorlock
: : Loose hinges or handles on doors
: : Worn and dirty carpeting
: : Carpet seam unglued
: : Scuffed up wood floors
: : Linoleum worn thin
: : Worn countertop
: : Stain on ceiling from rain or bad plumbing
: : Plaster cracks from settling
: : Faded, chipped or cracked paint
: : Loose wallpaper
: : Balky drapery rod
: : Faded curtains and drapes
: : Heat blistered blinds
: : Dirty window or door screens
: : Sticky window
: : Loose or inoperable faucet handle
: : Toilet runs or wobbles
: : Urine odor around toilet
: : Closet bi-fold door off track

: :
: : Damages

: : Lost keys
: : Broken or missing locks
: : Damage to a door from forced entry
: : Torn, stained or burned carpeting
: : Rust or oil stains on carpet
: : Badly scratched or gouged wood floors
: : Linoleum with tears or holes
: : Burns and cuts in countertop
: : Stain on ceiling from overflowed tub
: : Holes in walls from kids or carelessness
: : Unapproved (bad) tenant paint job
: : Ripped or marked-up wallpaper
: : Broken drapery rod
: : Torn or missing curtains and drapes
: : Blinds with bent slats
: : Torn or missing screens
: : Broken window
: : Broken or missing faucet handle
: : Broken toilet seat or tank top
: : Urine or pet odor throughout unit
: : Damaged or missing bi-fold door

: This is great!
: Where did you find this?
: Any other interesting pages there?
: please post the URL....

http://cses.com/tenant/

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: : : : I understand that in NYC, a landlord cannot hold a deposit for "reasonable wear and tear."  How is this defined?  Does "reasonable wear and tear" cover my apartment needing a paint-job, and holes from nails and picture hooks that were hung in the walls?

: : : : Thanks.

: : : Most states require that landlords return security deposits, with a detailed 
: : : list of any deductions, to the tenant within 30 days after they move out. 
: : : Landlords are notorious about providing sketchy information about deductions 
: : : or damage. The list must include valid estimates for any repairs, or the cost 
: : : of those that have been done. Your landlord is required to paint your apartment
: : : every three years at his or her expense. Some landlords will negotiate an
: : : allowance to cover some or all of the cost, if the tenant arranges for the painting
: : :  in off years.

: : : 
: : : Wear & Tear 

: : : Worn out keys
: : : Loose or stubborn doorlock
: : : Loose hinges or handles on doors
: : : Worn and dirty carpeting
: : : Carpet seam unglued
: : : Scuffed up wood floors
: : : Linoleum worn thin
: : : Worn countertop
: : : Stain on ceiling from rain or bad plumbing
: : : Plaster cracks from settling
: : : Faded, chipped or cracked paint
: : : Loose wallpaper
: : : Balky drapery rod
: : : Faded curtains and drapes
: : : Heat blistered blinds
: : : Dirty window or door screens
: : : Sticky window 
: : : Loose or inoperable faucet handle
: : : Toilet runs or wobbles
: : : Urine odor around toilet
: : : Closet bi-fold door off track

: : : 
: : : Damages 

: : : Lost keys
: : : Broken or missing locks
: : : Damage to a door from forced entry
: : : Torn, stained or burned carpeting
: : : Rust or oil stains on carpet
: : : Badly scratched or gouged wood floors
: : : Linoleum with tears or holes
: : : Burns and cuts in countertop
: : : Stain on ceiling from overflowed tub
: : : Holes in walls from kids or carelessness
: : : Unapproved (bad) tenant paint job
: : : Ripped or marked-up wallpaper
: : : Broken drapery rod
: : : Torn or missing curtains and drapes
: : : Blinds with bent slats
: : : Torn or missing screens
: : : Broken window
: : : Broken or missing faucet handle
: : : Broken toilet seat or tank top
: : : Urine or pet odor throughout unit
: : : Damaged or missing bi-fold door

: : This is great!
: : Where did you find this?
: : Any other interesting pages there?
: : please post the URL....

: 
: http://cses.com/tenant/



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