But when it comes to a carpet that is badly stained or damaged a landlord can charge a tenant for cleaning costs or even to replace the entire carpet if it s that badly damaged or stained and they can do it by withholding all or part of the security deposit.
Can i be charged for carpet not replaced.
Also it is illegal for your landlord to charge for carpet replacement when the carpet only suffered from normal wear and tear.
A landlord cannot deduct the cost of repainting or replacing.
I would ask for proof of replacement i all too often see managers charge 3 000 or more to replace then just clean for 300 instead multiple times on a single carpet.
If your landlord will replace the carpet in your rental unit then he must provide you with a copy of the receipts of the charges that they deducted on your security deposit.
Make sure you take pictures and have a carpet company verify that there is pet damage if that s the case.
If the carpet was 3 years old when you moved in and you lived there 2 years and destroyed the carpet then you would be liable for only 2 7 replacement cost.
In most instances the term irreversible damages may mean that the cost of repair may be equivalent to or higher than the cost of buying a new carpet.
In ca if they cannot show a receipt you are likely being ripped off.
This way they cannot dispute it at least you ll win in court.