Inappropriate Charge from Security Deposit
Review Submitted: October 28, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
There was a major issue with this property rental regarding trash removal. While all trash was left outside at the appropriate times for scheduled pickups, there were, of course, some left on Saturday (in the proper storage space) the day of departure. Because of this, the owner charged and kept $50. of the security deposit. This was not a backpacking experience to a national park where you are expected to take your trash with you! The house was left in spotless condition and nowhere in the contract is there a provision for this $50. charge. The owner kept an inapproproate amount of money which did not purport with the terms of the lease agreement.
Other issues included:
1) A tiny fourth bedroom - If the the trundle bed was opened, one could hardly walk into the room
2) Initially there was no shade on the window in that room or on the window of the upper hall where the sun poured in and it was very hot. After a few days, shades were installed.
3) Caution was necessary when mounting the steep steps leading to the roof deck. The wooden side railings and steps were rough leading two of the occupants to develop splinters.
The location of the prperty was very near the beach and across from a large field.
Owner's Response: We had a GREAT summer of vacation renters and really appreciate every last one of them including these people. They did leave the house very clean as our lease stipulates but it also addresses excessive trash (3 barrels grossly overflowing). Trash pickup is on Fridays and departure is on Saturday, so if you have a big party Friday night yes you'll have to pack some of that trash to go or just stop at the local dump on the way out( direction are provided ). We have had college students, wedding parties,and even High School Seniors rent the house and easily grasp this simple concept.
We look forward to many years of providing a wonderful vacation home across the street ( 50 yards) from Corporation Beach.
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