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Rips and stains are not considered normal wear and tear on carpet.
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Can a landlord charge to replace carpet after 4 years?
Only if required for health or safety reasons, or if they want to make the tenant's stay more pleasant.
Does a landlord need to provide a receipt of carpet replacement costs or can they just quote an amount?
A landlord can charge for excessive wear and tear on carpet only if it's unreasonable wear and tear. After five years, according to national standards, a carpet is deemed to be completely worn, and such wear is considered reasonable. So in answer to your question, the newer the carpet, the more the landlord can charge if the carpet is damaged, if it is damaged outside the reasonable wear-and-tear limits.
Does a tenant moving out of an apartment after one year have to pay for damages to the carpet?
Yes--if the damages did not exist when the tenant moved in and exceed "normal wear-and-tear."
If a tenant lives in an apartment for 4 years should heshe be responsible for the cost of replacing the carpet?
In California that would be considered normal wear and tear, so the answer to your question would be NO.
When a tenant leaves after 4 yrs is that tenant responsible for replacing the carpet Or does the owner have to replace it after a 4 yr tenancy for the new tenants to move in?
The landlord can never charge for normal wear and tear. If the carpet is unfit for further use after 4 years, that's abuse, not normal wear and tear. If, however they just show their age, you cannot be charged, your duty is to have it cleaned, that's it. A landlord is only obliged to replace carpet that is no longer fit for use and that is not tied to any number of years, it is all about the condition.
How often should you replace carpet?
Depending on the wear, tear, your carpet cleaning methods, and it's warranty, carpet should last aproximately 5 to 7 years.
Is carpet replacement covered in home owners insurance?
It depends on why you need your carpet replaced. If it was damaged due to a covered peril then it will be covered. If your carpet is just old and worm due to usual wear and tear then it is not covered.
What is normal wear and tear after 4 years?
Good question: normal wear and tear is what is reasonable for a landlord to expect when the tenant normally uses the rental property. Generally, in four years, if the landlord has not performed certain routine maintenance procedures, that certain items begin to wear: the carpet, for example; painting, and other work that need to be done during the course of normal tenancy. Still, you need to be aware of what is not normal wear and tear, such as damage to appliance, not reporting some maintenance issues that might arise, too many holes in the wall from pictures, etc.; or puncturing the wall and other areas of the property.
When can a landlord charge full amount of carpet replacement in Arizona?
Only if the carpet sustained damage above the standard of normal-wear and tare. Fraying carpet, dirty spots, and loose carpet nails are all considered normal wear and tare and are exempt from damage claims.
What causes distributor go bad?
Basically it is wear on all the moving parts.
What are you responsible for after living in apartment for 6 years?
Same responsibilities as if you just moved in. However, with regard to reasonable wear and tear, the longer you've lived there, the less wear-and-tear responsibility you have. For example your carpet has a wear-span of no more than five years as does the paint of your wall.
How does a rugged carpet look?
A rugged carpet looks like wool. The fibres are looped, making them withstand wear and tear better than the average carpet. They may also be called Berber Loop-Pile or Multi-Level.
