Got my full security deposit back from my old landlord after a nightmare move-out

Honestly, I used to just clean a place and hope for the best, but after losing $400 on a deposit in Austin last year, I changed my whole approach. This time, I took video of every wall and floor in the apartment before I moved in and again after I cleaned. My landlord tried to charge me for a scratch on the kitchen counter, but I had the video from day one proving it was there. Has anyone else had luck fighting those bogus charges with photo evidence?

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holly89811d ago

Totally agree, @leo_harris, video saved me from a bogus scratch charge too.

leo_harris11d ago

Video proof is the only way these days... my last landlord in Denver tried to hit me with a $200 carpet cleaning fee even though I had photos showing it was professionally steam cleaned before move out. I sent them the timestamped pics and they backed off quick. People just assume you won't fight it...