tenant paid for McPhails to replace faulty ignition light in heater.

 

tenant added stones/bricks to garbage area to prevent flooding

 

tenant addressed rodent problem under house

 

tenant repaired gate to back yard

 

tenant replaced 2 expensive light bulbs in bathroom fixtures beside sink, involving trips to 2 different lighting places in Marin and removing fixtures to find exact numer for replacement

 

tenant had floors and tub deep cleaned by Stanley Steamer (good for 3 years) in 2005 (bill over $200 )

 

Despite landlord's claim that it was the tenant's desire to replace old stove when the propane leak was not dangerous, the oven had in fact failed to work for 3 months. The tenant was told by appliance repair that the parts to fix the oven were extremely expensive and hard to locate. Landlord said to replace stove. Tenant purchased stove, found someone to install and remove old stove, sought person to build side cabinet at request of landlord. 

landlord had indicated he would have them cleaned after tenant moved in -- windows were extremely ddirety after construction dust from new decks.

 

tenant cleaned windows 2x

 

windows now cleaner than in 2003

 

 

floors: receipt from Stanley Steamer re deep cleaning 2005

 

 

last months rent: used as deposit against damages: tenant is not expected to pay for cleaning expenses or repairs from personal funds.

 

Initial walkthrough: identify and list items to be repaired/cleaned; costs

 

These costs are deducted from the deposit.

 

Cleaning: $500

Blinds: need estimate. Does landlord plan to replace blinds on back door (indicated last year he had only installed them at request of previous tenant; blinds already had a few bent shades)

 bedroom: wooden blind; tenant attempted to have fixed; must be 'restrung'; blind broken by continous use of door knob; hand hitting side of blind.

Rug: paying for replacement $600 which was value 3 years ago (depreciation over 3 years must be taken into account as well as landlord's providing bill of purchase/installation of carpet; any monies below $600 to be refunded to rentor.

 

21 days for receipt. 

 

 

Wear & Tear

: Worn out keys
: Loose or stubborn doorlock
: Loose hinges or handles on doors
: Worn and dirty carpeting
: Carpet seam unglued
: Scuffed up wood floors
: Linoleum worn thin
: Worn countertop
: Stain on ceiling from rain or bad plumbing
: Plaster cracks from settling
: Faded, chipped or cracked paint
: Loose wallpaper
: Balky drapery rod
: Faded curtains and drapes
: Heat blistered blinds
: Dirty window or door screens
: Sticky window
: Loose or inoperable faucet handle
: Toilet runs or wobbles
: Urine odor around toilet
: Closet bi-fold door off track

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: Damages

: Lost keys
: Broken or missing locks
: Damage to a door from forced entry
: Torn, stained or burned carpeting
: Rust or oil stains on carpet
: Badly scratched or gouged wood floors
: Linoleum with tears or holes
: Burns and cuts in countertop
: Stain on ceiling from overflowed tub
: Holes in walls from kids or carelessness
: Unapproved (bad) tenant paint job
: Ripped or marked-up wallpaper
: Broken drapery rod
: Torn or missing curtains and drapes
: Blinds with bent slats
: Torn or missing screens
: Broken window
: Broken or missing faucet handle
: Broken toilet seat or tank top
: Urine or pet odor throughout unit
: Damaged or missing bi-fold door