Comments on: How to determine normal wear and tear?

By: Tierra

Tierra — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:40:05 +0000

Ask for the receipt of all repairs the landlord made to the apartment and if you were asked to replace the carpet ask for the prorated price and the years the carpet was on the apartment for you to compare how many years are left on the carpet.

By: Rubi

Rubi — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:40:04 +0000

Never pay too much for a repair.

By: Ezra

Ezra — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:00:06 +0000

Check the life expectancy of the fixtures and appliances in the apartment.

By: Pei

Pei — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:20:04 +0000

To prevent any heavy stains on the carpet avoid eating and spills drinks on the carpet.

By: Clementine

Clementine — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:20:05 +0000

Make sure it is written on the lease agreement what damages are considered as normal wear and tear.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:00:04 +0000

You can also check your local state laws for the definition of “wear and tear”.

By: Simonne

Simonne — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:00:09 +0000

Be sure to write down all the conditions of the fixtures of the apartment during a walk through and let the landlord to sign your checklist just to be safe.

By: Mickie

Mickie — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 05:20:05 +0000

Be sure to know what you are paying for.

By: Jerome

Jerome — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:00:04 +0000

Landlord only wants his property to be in a good condition that is why they require their tenants to pay for any damages they have caused.

By: Ruben

Ruben — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:00:05 +0000

Be responsible with your actions. LOL