A landlord cannot deduct the cost of repainting or replacing.
Can i be charged for carpet not replaced.
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.
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 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.
Make sure you take pictures and have a carpet company verify that there is pet damage if that s the case.
In ca if they cannot show a receipt you are likely being ripped off.
Also it is illegal for your landlord to charge for carpet replacement when the carpet only suffered from normal wear and tear.
You will be charged for carpet replacement if the damage done to the carpet is irreversible granted that you caused the damage.
This way they cannot dispute it at least you ll win in court.
If the carpet is 1 year old or less we charge 100 percent of the original value.