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    Default Moved Out - Now Suddenly a $2,500.00 Bill

    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: BC, Canada

    I recently moved out of a condo unit; I was renting it from the owner. I had the option to move into my new place two weeks early (Before the 1st of the next month) and agreed to do so as my old land lady wanted to sell the unit rather than find a new tenant; she needed time to take pictures and have open houses once the unit was empty. We always had a good rapport, so I agreed to move out early to give her that time.

    She stressed the importance to me that she get the key the day after I move out so she can give it to her realitor immidiately. That gave me little time to clean. She gave me the option to split half the maid bills with her and just leave the apartment in the state that it was in. She estimated the cleaning time at about 2 hrs x $80.00 per hr. This was after inspecting the apartment and seeing the state it was in.

    We spoke several times after this, she told me the maid service took about 3 hours rather than 2 as there were some stains on the tiles.

    4 weeks later I get my damage deposit data/description. She says I owe her 2,500.00 for re-grouting tiles and replacing the carpet. Can she do this? This was NEVER mentioned before. I mentioned to her twice when she was entering the apartment for various reasons to check the carpets as I thought they were due for a cleaning; she never did anything about it.

    I think this is ridiculous. How can she charge me this without telling me? And after inspecting the place? I'm sure her argument will be she didn't know that there would be stains that wouldn't come out for example.. But doesn't she need to tell me something? She looked at the place a week before I moved out and said it all looked good, just whipe down the inside of the cabinets. Help?

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    Default Re: Moved Out - Now Suddenly a $2,500.00 Bill

    It sounds like she's trying to shift to you some of the cost of getting the home ready for sale. Real estate agents often advise replacing carpets.

    You should consult a Canadian lawyer or board, perhaps legalline. This is a U.S. board, so the laws applying to your situation may be different.

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