02-14-2020, 03:17 PM
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One of the Nine
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Space Sector 2814
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Final walk through with tenant
Thought I would ask the CP collective on this, my tenant is moving out of my basement suite, it is the only tenant we have ever had down there so I have never had to do a walk-through before.
What kind of things are you usually looking for in the final walk-through? What do you deem serious enough to charge money for versus things you expect to be natural wear and tear?
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02-14-2020, 03:21 PM
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First Line Centre
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You look for things that look different from your pre move walk through. Refer to the notes which you and the tenant have signed on the pre move walk through documents.
Look for obvious damage to your walls, doors, flooring, fixtures, major appliances
Scratches and pin holes in your walls are wear and tear IMO
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02-14-2020, 03:22 PM
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#3
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Franchise Player
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Freshly poured concrete about the size of a body is a big red flag.
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02-14-2020, 03:29 PM
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Franchise Player
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Just IMO,
1. Has something changed from when you did the move-in walk through? If not, sign off and give them their damage deposit back. If yes, refer to question 2.
2. Can you fix whatever's changed with a fresh coat of paint, a bit of drywall putty, or a carpet cleaner? If yes, sign off and give them their damage deposit back. If no, refer to question 3.
3. What is it going to cost to fix the thing that needs fixing? If you're doing it yourself, assume that in addition to the materials needed, you cost $75/hr. Deduct that from the damage deposit.
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02-14-2020, 03:43 PM
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Franchise Player
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Do you have a move in report? Without one you have no recourse to keep the DD or charge for any damage. If you do, make sure and check the drains too. Cleaning all the hair out is pretty unpleasant. Maybe even mention that before they move out.
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02-14-2020, 07:38 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Just IMO,
1. Has something changed from when you did the move-in walk through? If not, sign off and give them their damage deposit back. If yes, refer to question 2.
2. Can you fix whatever's changed with a fresh coat of paint, a bit of drywall putty, or a carpet cleaner? If yes, sign off and give them their damage deposit back. If no, refer to question 3.
3. What is it going to cost to fix the thing that needs fixing? If you're doing it yourself, assume that in addition to the materials needed, you cost $75/hr. Deduct that from the damage deposit.
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I tend to prefer hiring someone else to do the fixing involved in (3). I dont have to do it, and it provides a pretty clear paper trail if they take you to RTDRS.
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02-14-2020, 09:22 PM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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I recall being told that landlords can't charge for their own labour if doing cleaning or repairs when deducting from the security deposit.. I want to say it was during my one encounter with the RTDRS but it's a long time ago and I can't find anything specific online so I'm not 100% confident in it. It wouldn't make any sense which is why I remember reacting to the idea.
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02-14-2020, 09:52 PM
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First Line Centre
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Be sure to check that they’ve cleaned the oven and for any burned out lightbulbs. I’ve been dinged on those two back when I was a renter.
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02-14-2020, 10:10 PM
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RANDOM USER TITLE CHANGE
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: South Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zarley
Be sure to check that they’ve cleaned the oven and for any burned out lightbulbs. I’ve been dinged on those two back when I was a renter.
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Real landlords leave the sockets empty.
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02-15-2020, 12:56 AM
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#1 Goaltender
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You gotta go full c*nt. Blame the economy, and ask for a DNA sample on the way out
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02-15-2020, 02:04 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: east van
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You gotta go full c*nt. Blame the economy, and ask for a DNA sample on the way out
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He'll just point to the bedroom wall and tell you 'there's plenty up there you can scrape off'
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02-15-2020, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Okay....lmfao.....getting it back 65-70 percent is a huge win.
Check the furnace condition and note if vent and duct and furnace cleaning hasn't been done in more than 2 years and filters havent been getting changed monthly theres a major hidden cost coming your way.
Cannot get over how many landlords I've worked.for in 20 plus years who get caught with $750 + dollar repair.bills because the furnace is about to break shortly after handing back the DD on the place without looking.
Seriously. If you dont check these things and supply the tenant with filters and write it into the lease as their responsibility your headed for issues.
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02-15-2020, 08:14 AM
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Scoring Winger
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Furnaces? Oven light bulbs?
Those are wear and tear.
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02-15-2020, 09:06 AM
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#1 Goaltender
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Changing the filters monthly?!?! Isn't that a twice a year routine?
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02-15-2020, 10:39 AM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzz
Freshly poured concrete about the size of a body is a big red flag.
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02-15-2020, 11:05 AM
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Loves Teh Chat!
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Just remember that it is still allowed to have been LIVED IN. The security deposit is for damage, not things that happen through the normal course of living somewhere. Don't be an #######.
Furnaces, oven lightbulbs, etc.. come on people.
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02-15-2020, 11:18 AM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Torture
Just remember that it is still allowed to have been LIVED IN. The security deposit is for damage, not things that happen through the normal course of living somewhere. Don't be an #######.
Furnaces, oven lightbulbs, etc.. come on people.
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I agree with this. Things I've charged for in the past include a hole in the ceiling the size of a baseball, and someone who had a dog (specifically prohibited by the lease) that destroyed the floor.
Burnt out lightbulbs are definitely not chargeable imo. Although the tenants who left zero working light bulbs in the place annoyed me.
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02-15-2020, 11:18 AM
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Scoring Winger
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Yeah, volunteering with Calgary Legal Guidance, I saw all sorts of crazy #### pulled by landlords.
In order to keep the DD, you have to have:
- a written move in inspection form
- a written move out inspection form
- photos of the damage
- the damage cannot be attributed to wear and tear.
I would say that 90% of the time, the landlord lost at the landlord/tenant dispute board. Some of the stuff they tried to pull was incredible. I wish the dispute board would have fined them actually.
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02-15-2020, 11:28 AM
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Norm!
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Look for top shelfs.
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