Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether tenants at Nebraska apartment communities associated with Lund Living and Asset Living have been improperly charged standardized cleaning, carpet turnover, or utility-transfer fees when moving out.
When tenants leave an apartment, landlords may assess charges for certain damage or unpaid obligations. However, tenants generally should not be held responsible for ordinary wear and tear. In a publicly reported consumer dispute involving a Lund Living property, a former resident challenged a $75 turnover charge and a separate $25 electric turnover charge.
The property manager explained that the $75 charge was a standard carpet-cleaning fee used to prepare apartments for new residents, while the $25 charge related to transferring electricity back into the apartment complex’s name. The company agreed to waive the $75 charge in that particular dispute.
Migliaccio & Rathod is investigating whether similar fees have been routinely assessed against Nebraska tenants, whether they were properly disclosed and authorized by rental agreements, and whether tenants were charged for ordinary apartment turnover expenses rather than costs for which they were legally responsible.
Tenants May Have Experienced:
- Being charged a standard $75 carpet-cleaning or turnover fee;
- Receiving a separate $25 electric turnover or utility-transfer charge;
- Having cleaning fees deducted from their security deposits;
- Being charged for routine apartment preparation despite leaving the property in good condition;
- Receiving move-out charges not clearly disclosed in their lease; or
- Having standardized fees assessed regardless of the apartment’s actual condition.
Potential Claims May Include:
- Improper assessment of standardized move-out fees;
- Unauthorized cleaning or utility-transfer charges;
- Improper security deposit deductions;
- Breach of residential lease agreements; or
- Violations of applicable Nebraska landlord-tenant laws.
Signs You May Be Affected:
- You rented an apartment at a Lund Living or Asset Living property in Nebraska;
- You moved out and received a final account statement;
- You were charged a carpet-cleaning, turnover, or utility-transfer fee;
- The charge was imposed despite no unusual damage or cleaning needs;
- The fee was not clearly authorized by your rental agreement; or
- You have your lease, move-out statement, or security deposit accounting.
If you believe you experienced this issue, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call.