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Normal Wear and Tear vs. Damages To A Rental Property
The following partial list is intended as a guide to reasonable interpretation of the differences between wear and tear from normal residential use and irresponsible or intentional actions that cause damage to a landlord's property.
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Wear & Tear |
Damages |
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Worn out keys |
Lost keys |
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Loose or stubborn door lock |
Broken or missing locks |
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Drapes faded by sun |
Drapes damaged by cat or dog |
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Loose hinges or handles on doors |
Damage to a door from forced entry |
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Worn gasket on refrigerator door |
Broken refrigerator shelf |
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Worn and dirty carpeting |
Torn, stained, or burned carpeting |
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Warped cabinet doors that don’t latch |
Sticky or greasy cabinet doors or interiors |
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A few small tack holes in walls |
Gouges in walls that require patching and painting |
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Moderately dusty mini blinds |
Missing or bent mini blind slats |
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Dryer that delivers cold air due to inoperative thermostat |
Dryer that failed due to overloading |
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Carpet seam unglued |
Rust or oil stains on carpet |
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Scuffed up wood floors |
Badly scratched or gouged wood floors |
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Linoleum worn thin |
Linoleum with tears or holes |
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Worn countertop |
Burns and cuts in countertop |
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Stain on ceiling from rain or bad plumbing |
Stain on ceiling from overflowed tub |
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Plaster cracks from settling |
Holes in walls from kids or carelessness |
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Faded, chipped or cracked paint |
Unapproved (bad) tenant paint job |
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Loose wallpaper |
Ripped or marked-up wallpaper |
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Balky drapery rod |
Broken drapery rod |
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Faded curtains and drapes |
Torn or missing curtains and drapes |
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Heat blistered blinds |
Blinds with bent slats |
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Dirty window or door screens |
Torn or missing screens |
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Faded paint on walls |
Water damage on walls from hanging plants |
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Sticky window |
Broken window |
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Loose or inoperable faucet handle |
Broken or missing faucet handle |
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Toilet runs or wobbles |
Broken toilet seat or tank top |
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Urine odor around toilet |
Urine or pet odor throughout unit |
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Closet bi-fold door off track |
Damaged or missing bi-fold |
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