How Much Extra Should You Pay Someone Who Helped Secure Your Full Deposit?

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The discussion centers on determining an appropriate monetary reward for an individual who assisted in securing a full deposit refund after an apartment clean-up. The individual contributed significantly through their expertise in cleaning, leading to the successful retrieval of the full deposit. Suggestions for compensation include offering an additional $10 per hour for their assistance or providing half of the deposit amount, or half of the difference between the full deposit and what would have been received without their help.

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I hired someone to help me clean up the apartment from which I recently moved out. He did a good job working with me and I received my full deposit back; he had more training in full cleaning than I did and led the way much of the time. I feel I should give him some extra money for his help in getting a full refund. How much should I give him, and what should the amount I give depend on?
 
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Tips for me are all about going the extra mile. It appear this person did so it's nice to offer. I would think about an extra $10 per hour.
 
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One could give half of the deposit, or half of the difference between the full deposit and whatever one would have received without the help.
 
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