Deposits and damage charge for irrepairable damage to a rental
My tenant spilled latex paint on the patio...and something else that looks like rust. Concrete is porous so I doubt it can be cleaned. Do I hire a sandblaster or charge a damage fee; and if the later, how much? And how is the amount justified? she also spilled candle wax on the limestone fireplace. I will use an iron and brown bags to melt and soak it it up (fingers crossed). I would like to charge her for my time. I know I sound like a hag, but this tenant is such a slob that I didn't renew her lease. I resent her treating such a nice property with such disrespect and want to charge her for damages....but it sounds like if I dont hire a pro, I cant charge. Thanks.