I had to leave an apartment I had signed a 6-month agreement with because they would not extend the agreement. We (myself, working full time, and a foreign student with no credit) had had to pay 6 months up front plus a 2 month deposit ($4500). They are very particular about their place.
I went back to the place today to get the deposit back and review whatever they might want to charge me. Knowing them, I expected that they would have some things to be unhappy about. However, they quoted me $3,400! The house is in fine condition - it is broom swept (as she requested it be) and there are minimal scuffs on the walls. The floors are in fine condition- but they claimed that they need to re wax and re-do them because of some scratches. They said other tenants who have stayed there much longer than 6 months have left the house in much better condition. They would also need to hire a cleaning agency, which quoted them $600, and the paint job alone would be $800. I told them I had just gotten a cleaning service visit at my new apartment for $300 and they scoffed at it.
To me, the apartment is in completely fair condition. Unfortunately I do not have pictures of this -- only of the hallways. I suggested finding contractors for better prices but they want to use their own.
I asked for an itemized bill detailing the repair costs. She refused. I ended up walking out on them. I do not want to pay $3,400 but I do not know how to go about this situation, they clearly do not see things from my point of view. Any advice or counsel you have would be greatly appreciated.