What to do if I’m beig double charged for carpet cleaning?
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What to do if I’m beig double charged for carpet cleaning?
My landlord charged me $500 for carpet cleaning and then another $1300 to replace the carpet because they said it was “uncleanable”. Can I be held liable for their bad choice of how to deal with the carpet damage (which is completely exaggerated)? They did provide receipts for both the cleaning and replacement.
Asked on August 4, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Oregon
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It does sound as if they are double dipping here and it is definately an issue to take up when you decide how you are going to deal with the matter. Are you going to sue them in small claims court? How are you going to prove that replacement was not necessary and that the carpet was not dirty beyond "normal wear and tear"? That is what you need to think about. Good luck.
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