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Can landlord charge me extra for if I choose to forfeit my deposit?

3 of us sublet a house. I have signed no contract and have been paying rent for 3yrs. I have painted the. Panels in my room and there are scratches on the wooden floor. Can the landlord charge extra to restore it? Where can I find info ok this for my rights? I live in PA

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Yes.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes. If there's more damage than what the deposit comes to - then the landlord can keep the deposit and charge you for the balance.

  • 1 decade ago

    yes, if the damage when you left is greater in cost to repair than your deposit then the landlord can sue you for the difference

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