If my landlord sent in cleaning crews before my last day of rent was paid, is this legal?
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If my landlord sent in cleaning crews before my last day of rent was paid, is this legal?
I moved out on the 19th; my 30 days technically ended on the 27th. I paid rent in full for the 27 days prior to my move out. On the 19th I relenquished my keys to the landlord and waived my right to be present for the inspection due to my work schedule. I had cleaned the place prior yet I received invoices for the 21st/22nd/23rd from the complex and cleaning companies. Though I had already turned in my keys, I was still the paying tenant until the 27th. Can they send in cleaning companies prior to this day?
Asked on July 9, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you had surrendered your keys to the landlord, then you surrendered possession of the premises; the landlord could therefore send workers or contractors in at any time after that. Also, even if the landlord had technically done something wrong, there would be no recourse or compensation for you, since you were not damaged in any way by having the cleaning done somewhat early when you were already out of the apartment.
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