Protect Your Deposit: Document Rental Damage Before Unpacking
Before putting furniture and boxes in the new rental, the tenant is liable to document the damages that are already present in the apartment with scratches on the floorboards, stained walls and broken fixtures. Taking photos, noting and contacting the landlord can help in addressing the issues. It could become valuable evidence if the tenant has the burden to prove that the repair was done during his or her tenancy or that the landlord would reimburse a portion of a security deposit upon the move-out.
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