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.
In South Carolina, there is no specific law that mandates how often a landlord must replace carpet. The requirement to replace carpet typically depends on the lease agreement and the condition of the carpet. Generally, landlords are expected to maintain a safe and habitable living environment, which may include replacing worn or damaged carpet as needed. Tenants should document any issues and communicate with their landlord about necessary repairs or replacements.
No, there is no requirements to replace carpet, ever, as long as it doesn't pose a health issue.
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."
Not necessarily: he can have the carpet professionally cleaned.
Yes under these conditions. If I was a prospective renter and the landlord wouldn't clean or repair a damaged carpet. I would rent some place else.
If the carpet originally smelled like that before you moved in, the landlord would have to do something about that. If it began smelling like cat urine after you moved in, I believe you would have to take care of that. Check your contract with the landlord.
Only if required for health or safety reasons, or if they want to make the tenant's stay more pleasant.
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
In Short NO. The landlord is not responsible for upgrades to any property unless it is in writing in a formal lease. Homes are rented "as is" unless stated in a written lease.
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.
It depends. If the carpet is in good shape then no, they don't have to replace it and it would be wasteful to do so. If the carpet is so bad you can't live in it, then a city inspector can be called and they will tell the landlord to change it.
Our apartment flooded monday night, landlord came today to take out carpet, the smell is so bad its unlivable and we wont get carpet till Tuesday, meanwhile my furniture is everywhere and I cant get to anything. Is landlord required to pay for a hotel room while repairs go on?