Q: Landlord gave us notice he's selling and totally renovating, including all appliances. Can he still deduct from security
We lived there for 7 years and he admits we were wonderful tenants​. He's trying to deduct for a toilet he was already replacing regardless of condition and for a smoke smell, even though we were allowed to smoke on the premises. The toilet in question has always had a strange buildup on the inside bowl since we first moved in. But we can't find the picture of it.
Before our final walk through, he had his realtor and contractor come through. That's how we know he was already replacing it, regardless. He clearly stated he was replacing the toilet because it was old and his realtor said it had to be replaced to fit in with the rest of the renovations. He's replacing all the appliances, despite some of them being practically brand new.
A: The answer to your question will depend on what is stated about this subject in your lease. You should read the lease very carefully. If the lease is silent on these repairs, the landlord has no right to deduct them from your security deposit. You may want to get advice from an attorney who is near you.
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