Read more on carpet damage.
Carpet stains wear and tear.
Fading carpet due to age or exposure to sunlight.
A carpet is another asset in a rental property just like a fridge microwave or dishwasher.
Fist marks and body prints.
Typical damages in rentals beyond normal wear.
Food stains urine stains and leaky fish tanks are never normal.
Signs of damage from negligence or abuse.
Matted carpet tears and significant wear on the main walkways are major signs your carpet is on its death bed.
Scuffed varnish on wood floors from regular use.
Signs of normal wear and tear.
All those assets are subjected to normal wear and tear.
When the walls and carpet reflect damage beyond normal wear and tear tenants become responsible because.
Shoe markings in the halls and main walkways light stains which are expected over a period of a few years.
Dirty or faded lamp or window shades.
Normal wear and tear is defined as moderate scuffs marks nicks light stains or spotting.
It resists stains wear and fading.
Carpet that is gently worn in high traffic areas or well worn in properties where the carpet is aging.
Examples of normal wear and tear might include.
Tear in carpet animal stains even if landlord knew you had a pet.
And further discounted as you say basically new condition.
You can t expect 3 year old carpets to remain pristine.
Or a stain from a dropped food item.
Torn stained or missing lamp and window shades.
A couple of small stains on a carpet a couple of scrapes or dings in a wood floor color of carpet or hardwood fading due to exposure to sunlight.
Carpet faded or worn thin from walking.
Tenants can t be held responsible for normal wear and tear.
Holes stains or burns in carpet.
Carpet that is extremely stained from pets and spills.
This material helps to minimize problems common to having pets in the house such as.
You must allow for fair wear and tear which allows for the occasional accident and would include a smear of paint or boot polish.
Holes in wall holes from hanging pictures removal of decals on the walls.
Carpeting has a limited lifetime especially if it s a light color.
Normal wear and tear for a rental property includes.
The most durable carpet is nylon with short loops.
Burn marks iron cigar cigarette ground in stains.
Chipped or gouged wood floors or excessive scraps from pet nails.
If there are no large stains tears or rips and the carpet simply needs to be cleaned that falls under normal wear and tear.