Tenant Abuse Of Carpet

Burned or stained carpeting is damage.

Tenant abuse of carpet.

Matted carpet or furniture impressions are wear and tear. First you should give the tenant proper notice usually 30 days depending on your state laws and make sure they move out on time. A carpet is another asset in a rental property just like a fridge microwave or dishwasher. Sometimes landlords will discover tenant abuse of the carpeting that is considered unusual damage.

The expected lifespan of the carpet should reflect the conditions outlined under fair wear and tear such as number and type of occupants. Tenants can t be held responsible for normal wear and tear. In addition the shampoos and steam cleanings that keep. If it is the landlord s policy to clean the carpet after every turnover then that sounds pretty routine rather than specific to the tenant s abuse.

If a tenant is genuinely harassing you or interfering with your life you have every right to evict them. The same eviction process applies for every situation. All those assets are subjected to normal wear and tear. Sometimes carpet cleaning is necessary because the tenant used the rental in a way that was dirtier than normal and it s possible that this is a reason that the tenant could be charged for carpet cleaning.

Rental property carpets take lots of abuse. If the carpet has light sun damage or is showing signs of wear that is normal wear and tear and the landlord cannot blame the tenant. When a tenant causes damage beyond normal use a landlord has cause to charge the tenant for the damages. If there are no large stains tears or rips and the carpet simply needs to be cleaned that falls under normal wear and tear.

Many tenants are less careful with your carpet than they d be with carpet in a home they owned. You should keep evidence of the calculation with a copy of the original purchase invoice and a explain how the expected lifespan of the asset was calculated e g. It s the landlord s responsibility to keep the property free of hazards. Manufacturers guarantee this is important in the event of a dispute with the tenant.

So if the carpet has worn out over the years and become a trip hazard it should be immediately replaced and paid for by the landlord. Department of housing and urban development 451 7th street s w washington dc 20410 telephone.