·Spare bedroom may need re-painting due to the minor paint damage
·There is a slight discolouration on a spare bedroom carpet which could not be cleaned by the professional carpet cleaners. This is hardly visible to a person who is not aware of it.
·Water damage has been caused to one of the mattresses (water, not something else)
·3 coffee mugs have been broken
·Several glasses have been broken
Furthermore, am I obliged by law to give access to the landlord to show the property to potential tenants during my notice period?
What are the implications of me using my deposit as a last month’s rent?
A different landlords view:
- a few broken cups & glasses : would never pursue a tenant over something so trivial, but I would guess technically you may be liable
- Re-painting would be normal wear & tear after 3 years in Ireland, unless he had something specific in the contract.
- Carpet discolouration : is this from the sun or something outside your control? If so, he would be responsible for it.
- Matress : you may have to bite the bullet on this one...but try steam cleaning it & it may remove the mark
- Viewing : I'm not sure if you are legally bound to allow access to prospective tenants. You haven't broken your lease with the landlord, so I would understand that you should be allowed the full use of the property without interferance from the landlord. He will have to paint the place after you leave & do a general cleanup. Read your lease.
- I would never allow a tenant to use the deposit for last months rent.
He sounds like he is being very picky, he may get a shock & appriciate how good a tenant you were after you move out !
Do you mind me asking why you gave almost 2 months notice to him if you had your own place to move to?
I realised that I was never given their postal address or their PPS No so that I could claim my rent tax credits.
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