Well, you are not going to win this one. It would be debatable if you never painted and can prove you kept the walls clean and free from damage.

But since you painted it, it is not in the same condition.


Oh well, I suggest painting instead of paying $1000. If you already painted once, it can't be TOO hard to repaint again.



If it went to court, you will loose. Simply because you painted the walls and he wants it back to builders beige.

And since he offered you the option, he does appear to be cooperative to some degree.

What is the method of determining fault? 3rd party arbitration?