McCormick v. Moran

OPINION OF THE COURT

James C. Harberson, J.

facts

The plaintiff entered into a written lease with the defendant *569for the period July 13, 1998 to July 12, 1999. The plaintiff seeks the refund of the $375 security deposit.

The defendant requests $455.64 for a general cleaning of the apartment done by a local cleaning company. The plaintiff denies such an extensive cleaning was needed in that the apartment was left in better condition than she found it when she moved in on July 13, 1998. The defendant said the extensive cleaning was due to the smoke residue due to the tenant’s heavy smoking.

DECISION

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