Landlords Lack Clear Standards for Normal Wear vs. Tenant Damage at Move-Out
At move-out inspections, landlords frequently dispute what counts as normal wear and tear versus damage chargeable to the tenant, creating conflicts that escalate to security deposit disputes and small claims court. There is no objective visual or legal standard that landlords can reference to make defensible deductions, leaving decisions subjective and legally vulnerable. Documentation practices at move-in and move-out are inconsistent, making it difficult to establish baseline condition evidence.
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