Billed for damages without proof.

I recieved a bill from my landlord for replacing the carpet. They stated that there were stain spots on the carpet. However, they do not have proof other than the receipt for the replacement and verbal accounts. I have four people who can attest that there were no such spots on the carpet when we moved out. Can my landlord bill me for damages without tangible proof? Thank you.

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by fernandezl:
I recieved a bill from my landlord for replacing the carpet. They stated that there were stain spots on the carpet. However, they do not have proof other than the receipt for the replacement and verbal accounts. I have four people who can attest that there were no such spots on the carpet when we moved out. Can my landlord bill me for damages without tangible proof? Thank you.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes.