Security deposit s can be used to repair damage for which the tenant is responsible. But the landlord cannot apply the security deposit to normal wear and tear. The question is: What’s the difference?
Wear and Tear | Damages |
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Worn out keys | Lost keys |
Loose or stubborn door lock | Broken or missing locks |
Worn and dirty carpeting | Torn, stained, or burned carpeting |
Carpet seam unglued | Rust or oil stains on carpet |
Linoleum worn thin | Linoleum with tears or holes |
Scuffed up wood floors | Badly scratched or gouged wood floors |
Worn countertop | Burns and cuts in countertop |
Plaster cracks from setting | Holes in walls from kids or carelessness |
Faded, chipped or cracked paint | Unapproved tenant paint job |
Loose wallpaper | Ripped or marked-up wallpaper |
Faded curtains and drapes | Torn or missing curtains and drapes |
Heat blistered blinds | Blinds with bent slats |
Dirty window or door screens | Torn or missing screens |
Sticky window | Broken window |
Loose or inoperable faucet | Broken or missing faucet handle |
Toilet runs or wobbles | Broken toilet seat or tank top |
Closet bi-fold door off track | Damaged or missing bi-fold door |