Am I liable for bubbling shower stall paint?

[JacobM5727]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado

Hello. I am moving from my apartment in about a month and a half, and was wondering if I would be held responsible for this problem.

The apartment has one bathroom, with a shower/tub combo. About mid level on the wall is a typical bar-soap holder.

The tile (possibly tile shaped board) inside of the stall is painted (by the apartment complex) and recently the paint on the soap dish and directly under it has begun to peel (soap dish) and bubble (underneath). Additionally, the paint in one of the corners is beginning to peel as well.

The caulking has been painted over, but it seems to be in fair condition from what is visible.

My roommate notified the management of the issue, but no action has been taken - and I have no belief that they will repair it.

I have looked around, and it seems that painting tile (if it even is tile) in a shower has to be done correctly to prevent peeling/bubbling.

Given the repair to the door of our circuit breaker when it fell off... (they caulked it shut), I doubt any work done in this unit has been done correctly.

Is this something that they could charge me for?
Also I have previously filed a BBB complaint with this property on an unrelated matter.

 

[ecmst12]

They could try to charge you for it, but I don't think you could have caused it. If they try, sue them and assert it's normal wear and tear. I don't think they have a case for anything else.

 

[FarmerJ]

Take plenty of pics regarding the peeled paint and send written letter via confirmed mail delivery telling them the paint is failing in the bathroom and where. The circuit breaker panel door , take plenty of pics and mention in the letter that sealing the door with caulking is not a wise choice since it may be a fire safety issue. Each of you save a copy of the letter in a safe place with a copy of the reciept.

 

[Alaska landlord]

Match paint, scrape and spend 4.50 on paint. Brush not included.

 

[ecmst12]

You can't just paint over tile (though that's probably what landlord did), you have to use special paint and acid preparation and it's a huge deal. And since this was wear and tear, OP is not REQUIRED to do it. Taking showers in one's own apartment is not considered damage.

 

[xylene]

Match paint, scrape and spend 4.50 on paint. Brush not included.

Advice tenants to do self help repairs they have no training for.

Thats the way PROFESSIONAL landlord make sure the value of there properties stay high.

 

[JacobM5727]

Thanks for the replies everyone.

 

[acmb05]

Match paint, scrape and spend 4.50 on paint. Brush not included.

More like 29.95 for the tile paint.