What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
I vacated an apartment a few months ago. I gave 30 days notice to the landlord over email, and in a written letter.
I left the apartment 3 weeks later, changed all my services to my new address(phone, internet, electricity). When I left I left a few things, an old cheap kitchen table, and misc trash. When I left I didnt return my keys to the landlord.
I got a letter and check a month later. The check was frighteningly small, they had taken out $500 + $50(late fee) for "unpaid" rent.
They stated they believed the unit was "abandoned" because of the things left behind, and charged me half a months rent and took it out of my depost, along with a "late fee". All the big stuff was moved out, the breakers were off, and services transferred, can they legally do that, how do I fight them back?
(PS. If you're a renter, avoid AIMCO!)
I vacated an apartment a few months ago. I gave 30 days notice to the landlord over email, and in a written letter.
I left the apartment 3 weeks later, changed all my services to my new address(phone, internet, electricity). When I left I left a few things, an old cheap kitchen table, and misc trash. When I left I didnt return my keys to the landlord.
I got a letter and check a month later. The check was frighteningly small, they had taken out $500 + $50(late fee) for "unpaid" rent.
They stated they believed the unit was "abandoned" because of the things left behind, and charged me half a months rent and took it out of my depost, along with a "late fee". All the big stuff was moved out, the breakers were off, and services transferred, can they legally do that, how do I fight them back?
(PS. If you're a renter, avoid AIMCO!)