leahmcbride+Followbeware of application fees Some landlords charge high non-refundable application fees. One renter applied for three apartments in a month, paying nearly $500 in fees. Later, they learned some states limit fees or require refunds. Always check state laws before handing over cash. #House #RentScams #TenantTips12Share
Katherine Cole+FollowThey charged me $600+ for cleaning and painting?!After moving out of my LA apartment, I got hit with a $185 cleaning fee and $460.75 for painting. My $1500 deposit was down to $600+. I almost let it go until I remembered California law. They must give an itemized bill for cleaning/painting charges over $125! Here’s how I got my $650 back: 1.Ask for itemized bills – California law says landlords must provide detailed receipts for cleaning or painting costs above $125. I sent an email requesting it but got no response for a week. 2.Send a demand letter – I followed up with a formal demand letter, saying if they didn’t provide the details, I’d take them to small claims court. 3.Go to small claims court – If there’s still no response, take it to small claims court. No lawyer needed! Just file a claim and represent yourself. I sent the demand letter, and the next day, they removed the charges and refunded my full deposit! #TenantTips #SmallClaimsCourt172Share
leahmcbride+Followbeware of “application fees” Some landlords charge high “non-refundable application fees.” A renter applied for three different places in one month, paying nearly $500 just in fees. Later they learned—some states limit what landlords can charge, and others require unused fees to be refunded. Always check your state’s rules before handing over cash. #House #RentScams #TenantTips00Share
