Comments on: abusive management company https://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/abusive-management-company-0 Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:50:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.38 By: Randy https://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/tenant-rights/abusive-management-company-0#comment-16489 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 08:12:23 +0000 http://www.rentalprotectionagency.com/blog/renter?p=1756#comment-16489 Carpet replacement is an expensive issue for tenants. There is a thin line between normal wear and tear and damage. Luckily, there is no evidence of pet urine which could automatically hold you responsible for the carpet replacement cost.

You may be right that the landlord or property manager is attempting to take advantage of the situation. Often, its common place to have tenants make improvements to the property by claiming that damage has occurred. Its an unethical practice, but frequent among property managers looking for ways to optimize profits.

If you do nothing, you will be held responsible for the carpet replacement cost, that’s a given. So, whatever you do — do it! This kind of thing can end up damaging your credit or tenant history record if not taken care of. Luckily, the Rental Protection Agency has a legal program just for this kind of thing. You will want to file a complaint so that the RPA can come in and legally dispute the charges for you. Other than court, that is really your best option. I think the fee is $35 if you file a complaint with the RPA?? Anyone know if there are any other fees? I think its just the $35 filing fee, but I’m not sure…

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