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Landlords in North Carolina cannot use security deposits for renovations or upgrades. They are restricted to applying them towards damages, unpaid rent, and other specified obligations under the lease. If your landlord is withholding your deposit for renovations, you may have grounds to dispute this action. Consider seeking legal advice or contacting local legal resources to address the issue.Full Conversation
attached is my lease...i live in NC, USA. landlord says he wont give back any deposit since he needs to use it for apt upgrade/renovation
Based on the lease document you provided, the security deposit can only be used for specific purposes such as damage to the property, unpaid rent, fines, costs of re-renting, court costs, unpaid utility bills, and other amounts owed under the lease. It cannot be used for apartment upgrades or renovations. If your landlord is not following this, you may have grounds to dispute their actions.
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Unit * H Remodel
New countertops, side splashes, new bar, new kitchen sink, new faucet, new backsplash. $*.*
New dish washer $*.*
New stove $*.*
Repaired microwave handle-took door apart and customized. $*.*
Pressure washed balcony $*.*
Replaced all outlet covers to white $*.*
Replaced all switches and plates to white designer. $*.*
Repaired many patches on walls in bedrooms and hallway. $*.*
Painted unit grey from tan color(except bathrooms were painted white), at
least * coats, painted trim, doors, closets, ceilings white. $*.*
Replaced bulbs in bathrooms $*.*
Installed roller for toilet paper holder $*.*
Installed new mirror and new clips in 1st bathroom $*.*
Scraped ceiling in laundry room and floated out. $*.*
Unclogged kitchen sink. $*.*
New AC filter $*.*
Total Now Due: $*,*.*......these are the charges
Based on the lease document you provided, the security deposit should not be used for upgrades or renovations. It can only be applied to damages, unpaid rent, fines, and similar obligations under the lease. If your landlord is using it for renovations, you may want to contest this action.
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