We use a 7 year calculation and the resident moved out after seven years.
Charge for replacement of carpet after 5 years.
For example if you put down a 500 security deposit and caused carpet damage that led to 600 in replacement costs the landlord can send you a bill for the remaining 100.
While it s highly unlikely you ll get brand new carpets every year you can expect certain repairs to be completed regularly.
However you retain the right to protest the charges and take your landlord to small claims court to recover your funds.
In the state of sc can a landlord charge you for replacing of carpet after 5 years i live in columbia sc.
I want to add a wtf charge because their dog ate through to the concrete and it is stained everywhere.
I moved out of a rental duplex the landlord never wanted to fix anything properly any items he fix such as facuet or toilet he replaced it with use parts.
Apartment carpet sometimes has 5 year life really cheap and usual is 7 years.
Let s take a look at typical timetables for repairs and replacements.
You need the previous carpet bill to show the age and pictures to show the carpet condition at replacement.
In ca if they cannot show a receipt you are likely being ripped off.