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What is the name of your state? NJ
I will be moving out of my apartment on December 31, 2002. I have lived here for 2 1/2 years. I have been told that it is New Jersey law that an apartment MUST be recarpeted and repainted before a new tenent moves in and that I am not responsible for the chargs for this since it is considered "normal wear-and-tear". However, in a pre-vacating letter from my landlord, I have receieved a summary of charges that include charges for shampoo/replacement of carpet and painting. Also, it states that my carpets must be vacuumed and PROFESSIONALLY shampooed. There are no damages to the walls or carpets, just smudges here and there and normal flattening of the carpet from being walked on for 2 1/2 years.
I do not feel that I should be held responsible for these charges. Please help!
I will be moving out of my apartment on December 31, 2002. I have lived here for 2 1/2 years. I have been told that it is New Jersey law that an apartment MUST be recarpeted and repainted before a new tenent moves in and that I am not responsible for the chargs for this since it is considered "normal wear-and-tear". However, in a pre-vacating letter from my landlord, I have receieved a summary of charges that include charges for shampoo/replacement of carpet and painting. Also, it states that my carpets must be vacuumed and PROFESSIONALLY shampooed. There are no damages to the walls or carpets, just smudges here and there and normal flattening of the carpet from being walked on for 2 1/2 years.
I do not feel that I should be held responsible for these charges. Please help!