Normal Wear & Tear on an Apartment
When tenants sign rental leases, they enter a legally binding contract with building owners. In exchange for renting a residence, tenants are expected to maintain the condition of their rental unit for the duration of their lease.
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Security Deposit
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Many property management companies require a security deposit from potential tenants, which can be used to cover the cost of any damages incurred in a rental unit. Owners allow for normal wear and tear within units, such as faded wall paint and worn carpet or flooring.
Wear and Tear
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Changing the color of the paint within the apartment may result in losing the security deposit. Major damage, neglect and abuse of the rental unit generally is not covered under general wear and tear. Property managers expect tenants to walk about their homes daily and for carpets to reflect such use. However, stains and burns to the carpet are not included in the expectation of daily use. Additional examples of damage include holes in doors or walls, broken blinds, missing or torn drapes, broken windows, insect infestations caused by dirty, unkempt conditions and leaving garbage or unwanted items within the unit.
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Review and Communicate
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Before hanging mirrors or art in the unit, check the lease to determine if nail holes in the wall are allowed. Review the lease and follow up with property managers as issues arise, or if you have any questions during the course of residence.
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References
- Photo Credit red bathroom image by Jeffrey Sinnock from Fotolia.com frame of the picture on the wall image by Elnur from Fotolia.com
