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"Piper" <piperetteMYSOCKS@direcway.com> wrote in message
news:dlqov116totc1andqu49r6h2q2jng9dek0@4ax.com...
> On 21 Feb 2006 09:07:12 -0800, "Vikas" <jobs4vikas@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>Hi Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. I understand that it was
>>a mistake and i want some solution for that. This is an rented
>>apartment and I'll be moving to some other area on this weekend. So I
>>have to resolve this issue by this weekend otherwise apartment
>>community management will charge big money for this.
>>
>>I think I've 4 options -
>>1. Pay to management for carpet change - big money, does not want to do
>>that.
>>2. Apply a patch - I'm afraid it will be visible and apartment mgmt.
>>can easily notice that.
>>3. Get the threads out of bleached area and glue (super glue) threads
>>there from some hidden area (closet).
>>4. Call some spot dying professional (will charge $200 for this).
>>
>>If anyone have been through any of these solutions, can you please
>>share your expirence and suggest something which will be really helpful
>>for me. I'm in Washington DC, USA area.
>>
>>Once again, thanks in advance.
>
> I have never rented a home that the management company or landlord
> didn't expect some wear and tear. They can not expect to rent and
> have the place look like brand new when the tenant moves out. You
> should call them and explain the situation and ask how much wear and
> tear they deem acceptable in order for you to get your deposit back.
> --
> Piper
I would also suggest taking lots of photos when you leave -- especially if that
is the only area that is affected. They should not hold your entire
security for one area of damage.
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