marina1

I have already found another place to stay so I don't need a reference but I have paid all of my rents and I made a security deposit at the start of my contract which I want to get back. When I arrived at the apartment they did say that they have taken photos of it, though I do not know if they did that with a bailiff. Now, I know that my security deposit is supposed to go to any needed repairs, but how is that at all relatable to cleaning?

Hello, I arrived in France last year and rented my first apartment here. The apartment was part of my landlord's main residence and when I arrived we did not do an etat des lieux and did not ask for it as I was not familiar with the French law. I am now leaving the apartment and my landlord states that it is not clean enough and needs me to leave it in perfect condition (which was not when I arrived) or he will charge me for cleaning from the deposit. Now, of course I have cleaned the apartment but he searches every nook and cranny. Does he have the right to do this? The contract does not state anything about cleaning, it states that I would be charged if any repairs are needed. Thank you in advance.