Help! Landlord is asking to pay for the "damages"?

wow what a *** landlord. the last apartment that i leased in Saar it was leased through a real-estate company ***after over a year at that apartment there was some wear and tear from as you say marks on the wall but the realestate company and the landlord just attributed that as wear and tear from living and never even asked me to pay for it. the whole apartment was painted as soon as i left and they never asked me pay for it. great experience.

my contract was worded similar to what you just said but i guess the main difference is how its attributed legally. clearly there are *** landlords like yours who take advantage of this. you could argue wear and tear as not being damages and it is to be to expected.

i would definitely leave a google review on the building of the landlord and explain what he is doing to you. this is very damaging for their reputation and to get future tenants. i have come across many Europeans leaving the same in google reviews of some apartments i looked at and it helped me greatly to stay clear of them.

and you could mention that you would be leaving a google review about this experience most often this is enough for the *** landlord to backtrack and be more hospitable.

Unfortunately, if it ends up in court, you will pay more in legal fees vs. the money that you will save.  You can try by refusing to pay and inform him of your points in writing.  Tell him that you are happy to take this to court as he is being unreasonable.  Then let him take it there..........in most cases, people don't want the hassle and will drop it.

@Awesomeone1

Many house owners have become very greedy in Bahrain.

In your case did he notify you before undertaking the repair /maintenance work? Is he not legally obliged to do so?

As suggested in another reply I also think you should reply in writing to your landlord listing your objections (including not notifying you before doing whatever he claims he did - if this is crrect) and decline payment.

If you have a legal adviser at your work place consult with him and take his help in drafting an appropriate legal response.

Good luck & be careful while signing your next lease.