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Vent: subletter trashed my apartment is ruining my life

Started by motion_denied_lol_27 · Aug 21, 2025 · 1,039 views · 8 replies
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motion_denied_lol_27 OP

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

subletter trashed my apartment. I've been dealing with this for about 15 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 7 years. My monthly rent is $1,076. I have a written lease.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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teacher_vibes_25

If you can swing it, a consultation is probably your best next move here.

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broke_but_hopeful_4

This happened to my coworker too.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run....

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laura.p_3

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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jenny_2024_10

I've dealt with this before.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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broke_but_hopeful_4

I went through almost the exact same thing.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

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plea_bargain_bob_2

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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legalnewbie_21

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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case_dismissed_69_12

I've dealt with this before.

The #1 mistake I see here is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.