Landlord Overcharging Security Deposit

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In Utah, landlords can deduct from security deposits for unpaid rent, cleaning, and damage beyond normal wear and tear. If you believe a $750 cleaning fee is excessive, you can dispute it with evidence like photos or witness testimonies. A receipt from a cleaning service does not automatically justify the charge. For missing equipment claims, use proof of payment or statements from service providers. Dispute lawn care charges if weekly maintenance is provided by the association. If the lease specifies the landlord will provide filters and salt, and they failed to do so, you may have a valid claim. For utility reimbursements, the lease terms will determine if prorated payments are valid. Consult a legal professional for precise advice.

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they charged me a *$ cleaning fee for example of a * bedroom house, but the place was swept and cleaned by us on move out
In Utah, landlords can only deduct reasonable cleaning costs. If you believe the $* fee is excessive, you can dispute it. You may want to consider taking photographic evidence of the cleaned house before moving out to support your case.
no grabage left and no exessive cleaning would ever be needed
Based on your situation, you may be able to dispute these charges in small claims court. If you decide to do this, keep in mind:
- Bring any evidence, such as photos or witness testimonies, showing the condition of the house when you left.
- Be prepared to explain why the cleaning charges were excessive.
they provided me with a receipt from a cleaning service for the *$ could that still bbe considered excessive charge
The receipt does not automatically justify the $* cleaning fee. In Utah, the charges must be reasonable. If you think it's excessive, you can dispute it. Consider getting quotes from other cleaning services as evidence.
they charged me for a router/modem missing but i gave i back to them as i moved in cause we rented our equipement with TDS
If you have proof of returning the router/modem, such as a receipt or written acknowledgment from your landlord, you may use this to dispute the charge. If not, try to gather other supporting evidence like emails or witness testimonies.
they lived in a casita next to me, so i dont have proof of giving it back i just handed it to them i have proof of paying for my router and extensors with tds
Based on the information provided, you can:
- Use the proof of payment for your router and extenders to argue that the missing router/modem was not yours.
- Consider getting a statement from TDS confirming that you rented equipment from them.
- Remember, landlords need to provide an itemized statement of deductions within 30 days in Utah.
they charged me *$ lawn care serivce for no reason and the association has weekly lawn care but apparently that was not enough
In Utah, landlords can only deduct for damage beyond normal wear and tear. If weekly lawn care is provided by the association, a $* charge may be disputable. Gather any evidence of the association's lawn care and consider documenting the lawn's condition on move-out.
they also owe me money for filters i had to buy on my own and they in the lease said they will provide, as well as salt for water softner, they also lived in the casita on and off staying when in town which i paid utilities for which they said htey will pay me *$ for each month but because they only stayed a couple days here and there they are saying they will only pay per day prorate.
In Utah, if the lease specifies that the landlord will provide filters and salt for the water softener, and they failed to do so, you may have a valid claim. As to the utilities for the casita, it would depend on the exact wording of the lease agreement. If the lease states they will pay $* each month, then a prorated daily rate may not be valid. Consider gathering all your receipts, bills, and lease agreement to dispute these charges. It may also be beneficial to consult with a legal professional.
if they said they are vacating the casita on July of *, but still came in randomly the whole time for a couple days here and there could i still expect the *$ each month for when they stayed
Based on your lease agreement, if it states they will pay $* per month, regardless of the duration of their stay, you may still claim the $* for each month. However, the exact interpretation may vary, so consult with a legal professional for more precise advice.