Landlord says I have to paint...& I need advice ... | |
HollyWho
User ID: 42783921 United States 05/04/2015 09:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | As a landlord, yes you will be held responsible if you entered into an agreement (verbal or otherwise ) to put it back to the natural state (color) it was when you moved in. Too many tenants forget they do not own the property and can do as they please. If you painted what color you wanted, then it is ALL on you to put it back the color ( exact) the owner/landlord wants. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 39357092 I run into this all the time, this is why tenant painting is completely out of the question. If you want to paint your own color then you need to own the property first. |
Chatty-Girl
(OP) User ID: 11067649 Canada 05/04/2015 09:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
BRIEF
User ID: 39607259 United States 05/04/2015 09:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? Time to spread those legs and find some volunteers to paint for you. I never forgive and I never forget I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked. |
Chatty-Girl
(OP) User ID: 11067649 Canada 05/04/2015 09:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? Take a few wine bottles fill them up with gas, put a rag in it turn it upside down till it gets wet light and throw. Repeat as many times as needed. Lol Bad very bad !! Lol just say it as it as .. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 52375634 Canada 05/04/2015 09:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? Take a few wine bottles fill them up with gas, put a rag in it turn it upside down till it gets wet light and throw. Repeat as many times as needed. Lol Bad very bad !! Lol You have to make sure that their wine bottles cause those actually really brittle and easy to shatter. Hard Liqour and Beer bottles are very thick and chances are it wont break when you throw it at the house and you will look like an idiot. |
Chatty-Girl
(OP) User ID: 11067649 Canada 05/04/2015 09:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? Take a few wine bottles fill them up with gas, put a rag in it turn it upside down till it gets wet light and throw. Repeat as many times as needed. Lol Bad very bad !! Lol You have to make sure that their wine bottles cause those actually really brittle and easy to shatter. Hard Liqour and Beer bottles are very thick and chances are it wont break when you throw it at the house and you will look like an idiot. Lol lol lol U r bad !!! just say it as it as .. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 5313737 United States 05/04/2015 09:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? My friend buys houses for renting as a living and he tells me tells of horror if you pick the wrong tenant. He says people will purposely destroy walls, plumbing, as well as leave the house destroyed. They leave the city and he never hears from them again or at least they never pay to fix things they destroyed. If your an honest person pay the bill, if not just say $%#@ it like everyone else and their isn't much they can do to you. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 18861913 United Kingdom 05/04/2015 09:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Chatty-Girl
(OP) User ID: 11067649 Canada 05/04/2015 09:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Chatty-Girl
(OP) User ID: 11067649 Canada 05/04/2015 09:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? My friend buys houses for renting as a living and he tells me tells of horror if you pick the wrong tenant. He says people will purposely destroy walls, plumbing, as well as leave the house destroyed. They leave the city and he never hears from them again or at least they never pay to fix things they destroyed. If your an honest person pay the bill, if not just say $%#@ it like everyone else and their isn't much they can do to you. Well I'm sure he could track me down somehow then take me to court right???? just say it as it as .. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 69130229 United States 05/04/2015 10:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 27738204 United States 05/04/2015 10:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you were required (are your father) to provide a security deposit they can and will keep that if you don't repaint. Pain in the rear but really wouldn't take much effort to throw some paint on the wall but normal wear and tear is a legal issue you could win in small claims court. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 48646044 United Kingdom 05/04/2015 10:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Had many landlords. If the paint is fairly okay, and as you say, you fill in any holes etc, and it's in a neutral shade, then I HIGHLY doubt he will go to the huge trouble of the small claims court. You were told you could, and they bought the paint! *I* can tell you are truthful, and I can't even see you; a court would know too, and would throw him out. Just keep repeating what you told us. Bastard landlords! |
Sungaze_At_Dawn
User ID: 62256035 Canada 05/04/2015 11:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Sungaze_At_Dawn Thats the law here, BC, at least. Wear and Tear, landlord responsible for repainting every year, which they don't, but that means you don't have to if you've stayed a while. Carpets and lino, 4 years or so, as well. Wear and Tear is important. Along with photos of the place when you move in. I have pics of when I moved in And I'm gonna defiantly take lots of pics on moving out day ... So he doesn't do something and try and blame me... So the only thing is, did you paint the place a year ago or more, because then the color and written approval is all moot, he has to legally repaint himself according to the tenants act. Nope, all depends what the paint/decorating clause is within the lease agreement. Tenancy act says otherwise. The lease agreement can't violate it and its the landlords duty to repaint with the new tenant, if you've been there over a year. Each year in fact. Its called wear and tear. leases cannot violate tenancy acts. Now sometimes small claims courts are corrupt but thats a misfire of justice not the law, when you get a bad judge. It doesnt matter what the lease says about paint, that was 2 years ago, so he had to already repaint it by now. Most don't until you move out, but then its their responsibility. Last Edited by Sungaze_At_Dawn on 05/04/2015 11:21 PM The Devil tries to convince everyone he doesn't exist. The state tries to convince everyone they cannot resist. Do not go quietly into the good night. Rage Rage against the dying light! |
Genghis_Khan
User ID: 49407050 United States 05/04/2015 11:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? Time to spread those legs and find some volunteers to paint for you. Maybe it's time to remove "Rebel With Morals" from your signature line. Rebel doesn't fit either. I had to give you red for being a complete dick, (a small one). Last Edited by Genghis_Khan on 05/05/2015 12:09 AM I sign any red karma I give, because if it's important enough to give, then it's important enough to know who gave it to you. :Skullspud: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 64896626 United States 05/05/2015 01:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Tell him to stick it...if it looks good and no damage tell him to shove it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 69069304 Well I have to tough up some nail holes from pictures and a few other touch ups but what's the worse he could do ???) Take me to small claims court ?? For a thousand bucks ???? More. Fees too. Maximum limit, and an expensive repaint, and personal injury because he sprained his back in the process...etc etc. Slumlords are like that. Get your video cam, before, during, after, insurance reasons. Get it assessed. It's common renter decency to leave no trail of you being there. |
HollyWho
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Genghis_Khan
User ID: 49407050 United States 05/05/2015 01:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Tell him to stick it...if it looks good and no damage tell him to shove it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 69069304 Well I have to tough up some nail holes from pictures and a few other touch ups but what's the worse he could do ???) Take me to small claims court ?? For a thousand bucks ???? More. Fees too. Maximum limit, and an expensive repaint, and personal injury because he sprained his back in the process...etc etc. Slumlords are like that. Get your video cam, before, during, after, insurance reasons. Get it assessed. It's common renter decency to leave no trail of you being there. The laws favor the renter in the US. If the laws favor the renter in Canada, I wouldn't worry about it. the problem is most renters skip court because they think they have already lost. I sign any red karma I give, because if it's important enough to give, then it's important enough to know who gave it to you. :Skullspud: |
Chatty-Girl
(OP) User ID: 11067649 Canada 05/05/2015 06:09 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Tell him to stick it...if it looks good and no damage tell him to shove it. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 69069304 Well I have to tough up some nail holes from pictures and a few other touch ups but what's the worse he could do ???) Take me to small claims court ?? For a thousand bucks ???? More. Fees too. Maximum limit, and an expensive repaint, and personal injury because he sprained his back in the process...etc etc. Slumlords are like that. Get your video cam, before, during, after, insurance reasons. Get it assessed. It's common renter decency to leave no trail of you being there. The laws favor the renter in the US. If the laws favor the renter in Canada, I wouldn't worry about it. the problem is most renters skip court because they think they have already lost. Thank you for the advice just say it as it as .. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 68971290 United States 05/05/2015 06:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | contact a city attorney, they may know about these lease agreements, they may be able to assist you, because it sounds to me like you're getting cheated, unless your lease specifies something about this "building beige" thing they bought the paint and painted it, so unless the lease specifies anything about the paint color, i'd think normal "wear and tear" applies, which normally doesn't include the tenant having to repaint the apartment since the landlord has essentially notified you of his intent to cheat you $1,000, i'd withhold the rent in the amount of your security deposit, to ensure you got all your money back, but if he already has your last months payment that may be moot point, so you may be looking at small claims court some places have a simple small claims process, simply mailing a certified letter to the business address of the place, which if you don't have, i'd think the city would have that, landlords usually need things like occupancy permits your landlord sounds like a dick, so depending on your situation, i don't know, but it seems like he's trying to enact an illegal covenant to the lease, you may have to go small claims court, that would generally be in the jurisdiction (county) of where the apartment is |
BRIEF
User ID: 39607259 United States 05/05/2015 06:53 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? Time to spread those legs and find some volunteers to paint for you. Maybe it's time to remove "Rebel With Morals" from your signature line. Rebel doesn't fit either. I had to give you red for being a complete dick, (a small one). Everyone else understood it to be a joke, except you...very telling I never forgive and I never forget I am a licensed firearm holder. I will, under protection of law, use lethal force if attacked. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 69129742 United States 05/05/2015 07:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 69130185 United States 05/05/2015 07:57 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? You have none if you did not get the okay in writing. Especially if you live in a state that values their landlords over their renters, like me. Always get those sort of agreements in writing, chalk this up to "live and learn" and move on. It sucks, I feel for you and there is nothing you can do about it without written proof. |
Chatty-Girl
(OP) User ID: 11067649 Canada 05/05/2015 08:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Had many landlords. If the paint is fairly okay, and as you say, you fill in any holes etc, and it's in a neutral shade, then I HIGHLY doubt he will go to the huge trouble of the small claims court. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 48646044 You were told you could, and they bought the paint! *I* can tell you are truthful, and I can't even see you; a court would know too, and would throw him out. Just keep repeating what you told us. Bastard landlords! Aww that's so nice of you to say... just say it as it as .. |
snark
Forum Administrator User ID: 58829644 United States 05/05/2015 08:05 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | What state are you in? That might help to discover what the law is that applies to you. T For Texas, T For Tennessee! The virtue of courage is a prerequisite for the practice of all other virtues, because otherwise one is virtuous only when virtue has no cost. There are times when something needs to be done, and yet we know that if we step up and do this needful thing, we will pay a heavy personal price. -C.S. Lewis |
bitofreason User ID: 46598154 United States 05/05/2015 08:18 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Baloney
User ID: 3749630 United States 05/05/2015 08:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok so the property manager(( supper intendant )) told me 2+ yr's ago that if I picked a neutral light colour the walls wouldn't have to be painted when I move ..... Quoting: Chatty-Girl so we picked out a very light very neutral colour together and the Supper went out and purchased it for me ... Well I was told today by the owner of the building that it has to all be back to the " builders beige" before I leave @ end of this month... Or he will charge me $1000.00 to have a 800sq feet apt painted Can he do this legally ????? What are my rights ?? I thought the standard was to bring the walls to white and let the manager/owner worry about specific colors..... last time I went to the paint store, there were about 30 different shades of beige. If you opt to paint yourself, I'd get a few of those sample cards first and let the owner choose and approve and this time get it in writing. |
-VonAmoR-
User ID: 65391761 United States 05/05/2015 08:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 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? Last Edited by -Adam- on 05/05/2015 08:39 AM |
-VonAmoR-
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Chatty-Girl
(OP) User ID: 11067649 Canada 05/05/2015 12:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You will always loose as the tenant. Paint that sucker. In the future anything they say needs to be written down and have them sign it. I learned that years ago when I was sued for giving a verbal notice I was moving instead of a written. Cost me $1900. Everything in writing, remember.. Quoting: bitofreason 46598154 Yuppp it's a good learning lesson just say it as it as .. |