K.B. Apartments, LLC    |    Eduardo Bustos    |    New Berlin    ,    Wisconsin 53151    Landlord Complaint 23-0288

On June 1st, 2012, I gave my landlord proper 60 day written notice which included my new address, (with my rent for the month) that I intend to vacate (move out) of my apartment at the end of my lease which would expire on July 31st, 2012. Through out the last month (July 2012) of living in my apartment, "2109 South 102nd Street (105)", I began to move all my belongings out. Once the apartment was completely empty, (July 17th), I began to CLEAN the apartment to the best that I could so that it would be "as close to, or if not as clean as it was" on the day I moved in back in August 2003. Just before the end of the month, a friend of mine and I went back to the NOW empty apartment and helped me clean even more, he took pictures of entire apartment with his cell phone camera to verify the condition of the apartment for proof just in case. The next week, I then called the landlord and made an appointment to meet with him for a final walk-through on Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 @ 4pm. On Tuesday, July 31st, when I met with the landlord, (Eduardo L. Bustos) at the apartment to do a final walk-through and turn in my keys, Mr. Bustos FAILED to fill out the walk-through form with me as he inspected the apartment. He stated his Maintenance man would have to inspect the apartment to make a list of all/any damages that needed attention. Mr. Bustos then stated that his Maintenance man was busy and that he, (Mr. Bustos) would get back to me ASAP with a list of deductions for repairs and dollar amount to refurbish the apartment to be rented out again. ** NOTE: According to the lease, which we both signed, and WI state law, ATCP 134.06 (2) Security deposits, it states that the landlord has 21 days to refund my security deposit or mail me the list of deductions. Which Mr. Bustos FAILED to comply with. On August 28th, 2012 I called Mr. Bustos and inquired where my security deposit was? Mr. Bustos claimed the apartment was NOT cleaned to his satisfaction. He also stated that he would mail out the list of deductions next week. I received this letter on September 4, 2012, stating that I owe him $215.00 dollars. After doing some research, I found out that according to WI state law, ATCP 134.06(3)(c) that Mr. Bustos is WRONGFULLY charging me for damages to the apartment. PLEASE NOTE: I kept all my records, including the lease, photos, and any other documents which I can send (fax/e-mail) as proof if needed.