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Posted By: upset Renter
Friday, November 14th, 2008 12:58 pm
Depreciation on carpets and walls
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November 14th, 2008 10:57 pm

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It would be fair to approach the problem by using a depreciated cost approach to the replacement of carpet. However, this wouldn’t normally apply to the items you mentioned, specifically: Cleaning Carpets, Buffing, and Dye.
Depreciation would apply to the cost if carpet should your landlord choose to replace the carpet. So based on your question, I don’t know of any depreciation schedule that would apply to bringing the carpet back to original condition. Most landlords will not go to such limits to charge you for those types of cost, especially since they are considered normal wear and tear. You may have a valid complaint concerning renter rights and such charges.

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