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There are no laws in Minnesota directly pertaining to the carpeting, but landlords are required to keep the property in a state of "reasonable repair."
I was wondering how often the landlord needs to replace carpets in NH? If someone else lived there and I/m moving in, what do they have to do? Thanks Sally
how often does the landlord is required to paint apartment,even after moving out
Some places have certain stipulations for how often carpet must be replaced in a rental unit. Others will replace only when it is needed. Call someone locally to learn your tenant rights.
when its broke or u can prove its not working right
when the unit reaches the UNSAFE and beyond "reasonable wear and tear" limits. Check with your local housing authority. In California, there is no fixed time period, it's just when the place is not "habitable". The tenant (in San Jose at least) can appeal and get an inspection which is binding on the landlord. You may have laws like that in Tennessee as well.
The landlord's duty is to keep a property "habitable" - fit to live in. If the carpet is well worn and hopelessly filthy-looking, a city official may decide it must be replaced. If there are no holes and discoloration is limited to high-traffic areas, then it would probably not be considered too bad. Also, a landlord will replace the carpet if it helps him rent it quicker or for more money. If he's not replacing it, the reason is probably because the tenant is getting a good deal or just unwilling to look for a better place.
When it cannot be reasonably cleaned or repaired. It is the same in every state.
I can't speak specifically about Florida law but the general principle (in California at least) is there is no fixed time frame. It depends on the condition of the carpet. If it is 20 years old and still OK, then no obligation to change it. If it is damaged, on the day you move in, there is an obligation to make it "habitable" and some housing authorities will send an inspector to decide if the landlord must repair something. So call your local Department of Housing.
Not required
Tell him; you may be required by law to give a notice, often two weeks before the date you expect to be gone. He can then arrange what needs be.
Yes, only if the Landlord accepts. This is usually a request by a Tenant that is most often denied by the Landlord.