Review the size and cause of the wall damage, prior condition, required repair, repainting scope, invoices, tenancy length, and applicable law.
Facts that may support the charge
- Large holes requiring patching and sanding
- Significant gouges or broken corners caused by tenant actions
- Water damage caused by tenant negligence (case-specific)
Questions and warning signs
- Charging full room repaint for a small repair
- No photos of the wall damage
- Vague "repairs" line item with no breakdown
What to ask for
- Photos showing damage size and location
- Itemized invoice separating patch work from painting
- Any move-in evidence of pre-existing wall issues
How to review or dispute it
- Dispute scope and request itemization (patch vs paint).
- Attach your move-out photos and tenancy length context.
- Dispute repainting that looks like routine turnover.
If you want to challenge the charge in writing, customize the dispute template. Use a full demand letter when you are ready to request repayment by a specific date.
Tip: Use the Deduction Checker to review the amount and record which supporting documents are missing.