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    Settlement t'mrw. Hold back $250 for unmowed lawn/uncleared drains?

    I'm not "unhappy" about it. How could I be unhappy? But I have been on the receiving end of such (what I perceive to be) petty requests as a vendor. It soured the feeling of goodwill I had towards the purchaser, which I think is a pity. I just wouldn't have done it. Others said the same...
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    Settlement t'mrw. Hold back $250 for unmowed lawn/uncleared drains?

    If I inspected a property and then the day of settlement there was a substantial change, I would consider holding money back. I would possibly do that if the vendor had removed light fittings, the dishwasher, the air-conditioner etc. But to hold back money because some leaves had dropped into...
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    Settlement t'mrw. Hold back $250 for unmowed lawn/uncleared drains?

    Maybe the vendors were happy with only the $250 reduction because you didn't find the "real" problem :eek:. Seriously, if just all seems a bit cheap to me. I've never asked for such a reduction, never will. You sound very pleased with yourself, and I guess part of that is that some of us here...
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    Settlement t'mrw. Hold back $250 for unmowed lawn/uncleared drains?

    Good luck with that one. I believe this is the landlord's responsibility.
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    Settlement t'mrw. Hold back $250 for unmowed lawn/uncleared drains?

    If the drains were clear one month ago and chock full now then are you going to get them cleared monthly?
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    Settlement t'mrw. Hold back $250 for unmowed lawn/uncleared drains?

    If you are settling tomorrow, just clean them tomorrow. This does sound very petty. I wouldn't do it.
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