Frank Delzompo of Sand to Sea Properties did not give us advanced notice of what he would be charging us for cleaning and repairs, and what deductions he would be taking from our security deposit. This is in violation of California Civil Code 1950.5 and 1940.5(g). Under California state law a landlord is supposed to advise a tenant ahead of time what he plans to charge them, and what it is for.
He was the worst landlord we've ever dealt with. He harassed us during our tenancy and upon move-out he charged us $1,000 to clean the house - including $250 to clean the windows - which any reasonable person would agree is excessive. He charged us for 4 hours worth of labor at the rate of $45 per hour to repair a bedroom door. He charged us for drain problems in the property that pre-existed our tenancy. That is also something that is NOT legal in California.
Even though we asked to be informed of what we would be charged he did not contact us in advance to clear these charges with us, nor give us the opporuntiy to shop around for more affordable solutions. Upon contacting him for an explanation as to why our security deposit was $1500 less than what it should be, his response was that we didn't leave the house "immaculate".
California state law requires only that you return the property in the same condition it was given to you in, less normal wear and tear. It does not require that it be "immaculate" which obviously is a subjective term in the first place. Bottom line, he ripped us off. This person should be investigated to the highest extent of the law, which we plan on doing.
Sand to Sea Properties, Inc. Reviews
Frank Delzompo of Sand to Sea Properties did not give us advanced notice of what he would be charging us for cleaning and repairs, and what deductions he would be taking from our security deposit. This is in violation of California Civil Code 1950.5 and 1940.5(g). Under California state law a landlord is supposed to advise a tenant ahead of time what he plans to charge them, and what it is for.
He was the worst landlord we've ever dealt with. He harassed us during our tenancy and upon move-out he charged us $1,000 to clean the house - including $250 to clean the windows - which any reasonable person would agree is excessive. He charged us for 4 hours worth of labor at the rate of $45 per hour to repair a bedroom door. He charged us for drain problems in the property that pre-existed our tenancy. That is also something that is NOT legal in California.
Even though we asked to be informed of what we would be charged he did not contact us in advance to clear these charges with us, nor give us the opporuntiy to shop around for more affordable solutions. Upon contacting him for an explanation as to why our security deposit was $1500 less than what it should be, his response was that we didn't leave the house "immaculate".
California state law requires only that you return the property in the same condition it was given to you in, less normal wear and tear. It does not require that it be "immaculate" which obviously is a subjective term in the first place. Bottom line, he ripped us off. This person should be investigated to the highest extent of the law, which we plan on doing.