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Hello Experts

First of all please except my apologies if this post is not in right channel.

I have a difficult situation where I was made to sign at the time of (rental unit handover back to agent) that I would be painting the house. But I realised that I should not be responsible for this. Am i obliged to do it since i had signed on the handover document or can I refuse it if i have valid reasons.

Please suggest!

Simple guy

Why do you need to paint the whole house? Is it stated in the TA that is the Tenant's responsibility to repaint prior to handover?

If it is no stated in the TA, try to dispute the handover form. But I guess the Landlord side may deduct the cost of painting from your deposit.

painting the house should never be your responsibility.

Unless the tenant uses the wall as a drawing wall.
Kids do their art drawing on the wall.

If this is the case, should the tenant paint the wall when handover?


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If crayons were used for the colouring it would almost be a necessity as the wall would have to be cleaned, primer applied at least 2x before putting on the top coat due to bleed through of the crayons that have leeched into the wall. I'm pretty sure it could be classified as "trashing the premises".

Lol

In such a case, yes, Tenant will be responsible to make good the wall as this is not a wear and tear.

The TA should have a clause that states that Tenant must maintain the property in good tenantable condition, wear and tear excepted.

therat wrote: ↑

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 4:45 pm

Unless the tenant uses the wall as a drawing wall.
Kids do their art drawing on the wall.

If this is the case, should the tenant paint the wall when handover?


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It's always recommended to take photos of the premises during the handover to avoid any disputes at the end of the lease. But that said, some landlords still want to charge under tenant's account.