Tenant left stuff on curb?

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So I had a tenant move out and our agreement was to clean the house. He did and left stuff on the curb for city to pick up. The city doesn’t do large furniture collection and I have to get someone to haul that away.

Can that cost be taken out of the deposit? Or is it on me since it’s out of the house.

This is for a house in Texas

Thanks

Can that cost be taken out of the deposit? Or is it on me since it’s out of the house.

This is for a house in Texas

Thanks

Nathan Gesner · Answer

The Tenant is responsible for returning the home in the condition received, minus ordinary wear-and-tear. Was that furniture sitting no the curb when they moved in? No. Therefore, you can charge the Tenant for the cost of removing the furniture.

Do you send move-out instructions? Mine make it very clear that all trash must fit in the trash receptacle. If they dump something that is not allowed, or leave something next to the dumpster that the City won't pick up, then I charge to dispose of it properly. And I'm not cheap.

Theresa Harris · Answer

I agree with the others.  You absolutely can (and should) charge them for this.  They should have checked with the city to see if they would pick up those items.

Colleen F. · Answer

@Prashant Sheth  Charge,  in the future be clear about trash. I always let tenants know that there are extra charges for certain items left behind. Even if you have bulk pickup know what they will charge for and more importantly what they won't take. We have electronic dropoff and special disposal for mattresses here.

Bill B. · Answer

Make sure your trash service doesn’t include a “bulk day”. In Vegas it’s every 2 weeks. In MN it’s once or twice a year. They’ll come by and take furniture and the the like. If they don’t do it for free they may offer a once time service that’s easier/cheaper than a dumpster. If they charge, keep the invoice and take it from security deposit. If they don’t. Simply do the same with the junk/clean out company.

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