Painting is a cosmetic improvement, not a repair. Therefore L does not have to paint ever. Ls usually paint regularly because it's so much easier to rent a freshly painted, clean apt. So, while L *should* repaint, L doesn't have to. However, when you do move, make sure L doesn't charge you for repainting the place. Periodic repainting (& carpet shampooing) is a cost of doing business as a landlord. It's normal wear & tear and L can't charge you for it. The cost has already been figured into your rent.
What if you offer to paint yourself if L will buy the paint & lend you supplies? You could also move to a new apt in the same complex that's been painted recently. Look on the bright side -- since L plans to paint after you leave, you can paint the walls lime green without causing L any extra damages. (Assuming 1-coat will still cover whatever color you pick. Why on earth would you want lime walls anyway? Are you color blind?
) Get L to agree in writing that you can paint any color you want & L won't charge for repainting since L will have to repaint whether you put paint on the walls or not.
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This is not legal advice and you are not my client. Double check everything with your own attorney and your state's laws.
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[This message has been edited by Tracey (edited October 15, 2000).]
