Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether Century Sales & Management has improperly deducted cleaning, painting, carpet replacement, or other move-out charges from security deposits belonging to Nebraska tenants.
When a tenant moves out of an apartment, a landlord may deduct certain unpaid amounts or costs attributable to damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. However, some property managers may impose charges for routine cleaning, repainting, carpet replacement, or other expenses associated with preparing an apartment for its next occupant.
Public consumer complaints involving Century Sales & Management describe disputes over move-out charges. In one complaint, a former tenant challenged a $220 cleaning-related deduction and alleged that the company had not provided sufficient documentation to justify it. The tenant later reported receiving a full refund of a $1,300 security deposit after disputing the deductions.
In another dispute, Century agreed to substantially reduce a former tenant’s outstanding move-out balance, removing charges involving carpet replacement, painting, cleaning, and other expenses. These adjustments do not independently establish wrongdoing, but they raise questions about how the company calculates and applies move-out charges.
Migliaccio & Rathod is investigating whether Century Sales & Management has imposed standardized or inadequately supported charges against tenants who left their apartments in reasonable condition.
Tenants May Have Experienced:
- Having cleaning charges deducted from their security deposits;
- Being billed for carpet replacement despite ordinary wear and tear;
- Receiving painting or apartment preparation charges after moving out;
- Being assessed move-out fees without adequate documentation;
- Having disputed charges reduced or removed after challenging them; or
- Receiving less of their security deposit than they believed was owed.
Potential Claims May Include:
- Improper withholding of residential security deposits;
- Unauthorized cleaning, painting, or carpet replacement charges;
- Failure to comply with applicable security deposit requirements;
- Breach of residential lease agreements; or
- Violations of Nebraska landlord-tenant laws.
Signs You May Be Affected:
- You rented an apartment managed by Century Sales & Management in Nebraska;
- You paid a security deposit;
- You were charged for cleaning, painting, carpet replacement, or similar expenses after moving out;
- The charges involved ordinary wear and tear or were not adequately documented;
- Century withheld part of your deposit or billed you for additional move-out expenses; or
- You have your lease, move-out statement, deposit accounting, or photographs of the apartment.
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.