Nomad Denver Property Management Falsely Withheld Deposit then used standard excuse of damage. MULTIPLE TIME OFFENDER Denver Colorado

I moved out of a house that was managed by Nomad Denver Property Management. Based on the state of the house when I moved in and when i moved out, I fully expected to recieve my deposit and was suprised when they sent a lengthy and all to specific bill for "damages". I lived at said house for ~12 months.

UPON MOVE IN:

The floors, including the original 1960's carpet, were dirty, the walls had damage to the paint, and there was yard debris that was left from a renovation that was taking place before and during our move-in that was never removed by the contractors. We continued to have issues with contractors coming, starting a job, and not returning to finish the job for months, often leaving things in the yard. 

TO PREPARE FOR MOVE OUT: 

As stated on the lease, they would charge us for any damage to the wall, so we touched up the paint bringing the wall to a state better than before we moved in, and cleaned the house thoroughly in preperation for the new renters. we spent an entire day making sure the house was spotless. We even mowed and edged the lawn! Needless to say we were surprised when we recieved a bill for:

• Deep clean and carpet clean of property - $832.16
• Paint Touch-up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- $600.00
• Junk Haul Away - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $185.00
• Yard and Debris Clean Up - - - - - - - - - - -$232.84

Total:- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1850.00

AND, strange enough, the subtracted charges were exactly that of the deposit. They even claimed the total cost was higher, but that they would not be "pursuing us for additional funds". 

It is my misfortune that I did not take a detailed video walkthrough of the place upon move in. Consider this a lesson learned, and hopefully this warning will allow someone to take the appropriate steps to rent from this company and feel financially protected. CREATE EVIDENCE, TAKE LOTS OF VIDEO UPON MOVE IN. BEFORE FURNITURE OR PICTURES GO ON THE WALL. Please let my misfortune guide you.