Re: walkthrough of rental property

>On 21 Nov 2003 22:19:41 -0800, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mike) wrote:

>Thanks everyone for the replies.  The place isn't so dirty that I'd
>want to get the courts or government involved.  It just doesn't seem
>to be in a condition for a new tenant to move into, but I guess that's
>subjective.  We probably will end up hiring a cleaning service to come
>as soon as possible.  I'll be sure to keep the bill and see if we can
>be compensated for it somehow.  And we do intend to leave it in the
>same condition as we found it when we move out.
>
>I should also note that the landlord has already cashed our checks for
>the first month's rent and the security deposit.  And this is a long
>distance move, so we're reluctant to give up on this place and start
>our housing search all over again.  I'm sure these factors convinced
>the landlord that he didn't have to meet our request.  I'd consider
>breaking the lease if he didn't already have so much of our money.
>
>Thanks again everyone.  I'll try to follow-up in a few days after we
>move in.


I think some posts you received are useful advice but should you get a
cleaning crew be sure their bill is dated so you can perhaps make a
case that this took place prior to your move in.