Landlords and property managers must always take into account the 'normal wear and tear' involved in property management Bradenton when charging security deposits to their renters. There are times, however, when some repairs go beyond this 'normal wear and tear'. Determining what constitutes 'normal' and 'abnormal' wear and tear is an essential part of managing a rental property.
Often, the fine line between normal wear and tear and actual damages is not so clear. For instance, the shower curtain may have torn off and the landlord might be quick in attributing it to his tenant's negligence, when, in reality, the curtain might be decades old. This scenario would then constitute 'normal' wear.
Naturally, a landlord is entitled to hold on to a tenant's security deposit in the event he/she has left extraordinary mess at the time of moving out, particularly when the landlords had ensured giving him/her a thoroughly cleaned unit at the time of moving-in. Stained carpets, presence of mold, extreme dirt build-up can all be attributed to tenant damage.
Likewise, holes left due to hanging of picture frames or a new paint job left by the tenant after his departure (particularly in case the new paint is significantly different than the original, pre-approved color) can also attribute to damage. These are some conditions that are subject to specific lease rules and can classify as damages.
