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RHello everyone! I’m a tenant and my rental agreement states that upon vacating, the tenant must either repaint the house or an equivalent amount will be deducted from the security deposit.
I asked the landlord to inspect the property and provide an estimate for repainting while we are still living here, so we could understand the cost. However, he refused and said the estimate will only be given after we handover the keys. Also, the person providing the estimate is someone he regularly works with, and I’m concerned he may deduct an unfairly high amount.
My understanding is that since the obligation falls on me to repaint, I should have the right to get multiple estimates and choose a reasonably priced option.
Does the landlord have the right to decide the cost unilaterally after we move out?
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WNo one would provide an estimate before you vacate the house, during house shifting process there will be damages caused to the house, though it might be minor, deep scratches etc,
Even if someone give an estimate before and the actuals will differ.. so that there isn’t any confusion the estimate will be given only after the house is vacant.The land lord would be happy if you can return the house at the same state that you got it. But what ideally happens is if the paint work is given to the tenants, they tend to use low quality paints and labour just get the “touch up” done, after a week the owner can literally see two shades of paints on the wall.
If you feel the landlord is charging you more, you are open to get the quote form multiple vendors and suggest the landlord which you are comfortable.
But trust me the landlord would be having a regular guy who does this and you can’t get any vendor to match his quote…
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