Final walk through with tenant

[GreenLantern]

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?

[Scorch]

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

[Fuzz]

Freshly poured concrete about the size of a body is a big red flag.

[you&me]

Conveniently, wear and tear is defined here -

https://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/RT...R_and_TEAR.pdf

[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.

[OMG!WTF!]

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.

[bizaro86]

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.

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.

[photon]

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.

[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.

[Frank MetaMusil]

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.

Real landlords leave the sockets empty.

[SeeGeeWhy]

You gotta go full c*nt. Blame the economy, and ask for a DNA sample on the way out

[afc wimbledon]

Originally Posted by SeeGeeWhy

You gotta go full c*nt. Blame the economy, and ask for a DNA sample on the way out

He'll just point to the bedroom wall and tell you 'there's plenty up there you can scrape off'

[EVERLAST]

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.

[Canadianman]

Furnaces? Oven light bulbs?

Those are wear and tear.

[D as in David]

Changing the filters monthly?!?! Isn't that a twice a year routine?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Freshly poured concrete about the size of a body is a big red flag.

"Why is there a Well down here? We have running water...we have no need for a Well in the basement....did you put that in here? Whats that injured moaning noise...?"

[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.

[bizaro86]

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.

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.

[Canadianman]

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.

[CaptainCrunch]

Look for top shelfs.