Originally Posted by: schmangeSo... a month ago when I went back to England and rented out my basement apartment to a college student. I get back a few days ago, and just about freak at the disgusting mess left behind. I charged a cleaning deposit of $500 to clean the place up cause when I left, it was totally spotless .... like new carpet... dusted, showroom quality etc.. Even the fireplace was cleaned out and sweeped.
Anyways... this is what I came home to. There was even a gutar string broken so I know somebody used it.
Now he's saying I'm trying to rip him off for charging for the cleaning deposit.

Here's links to the pics I took when I got back.... am I justified in charging this guy for cleaning or not?

http://s93744050.onlinehome.us/slob1.jpg The Fireplace
http://s93744050.onlinehome.us/slob2.jpg The Kitchenette
http://s93744050.onlinehome.us/slob3.jpg Behind the kitchen
http://s93744050.onlinehome.us/slob4.jpg The bedroom
http://s93744050.onlinehome.us/slob5.jpg The entertainment centre