Regular Wear ‘n Tear (vs.) Damage/Excessive Filth

know the difference between the two or you could get burned

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REGULAR

• Faded paint or wallpaper due to sunlight

• Broken plumbing caused by normal use

• Dirty blinds and curtains

• Rug wear caused by normal use

• Furniture marks in carpet

• Warped doors caused by age, temperature or moisture

• Warped windows caused by the flow of the glass

• Dents in walls from door handles

• Broken appliances, if not from misuse

• Dusting

• Faded curtains

• Broken lightbulbs

• Replacement batteries for smoke detectors

• Picture or pin holes in walls, as long as not excessive

• Loose or stubborn door lock

• Loose hinges or handles on doors

• Worn and dirty carpeting

• Scuffed up wood floors

• Linoleum worn thin

• Worn countertop

• Stain on ceiling from rain or bad plumbing

• Plaster cracks from settling

• Faded, chipped or cracked paint

• Loose wallpaper

• Faded curtains and drapes

• Heat blistered blinds

• Dirty window or door screens

EXCESSIVE

• Excessive holes in walls from picture hangers

• Broken tiles or fixtures in bathrooms

• Stopped toilet due to misuse

• Broken walls

• Removing paint put up by tenant

• Tears, holes or burn marks in carpets or curtains

• Animal stains in the carpet

• Broken windows and window screens

• Broken doors and locks

• Appliances broken by negligence

• Excessive filth in oven/stove burners

• Clogged drains from misuse or negligence

• Broken or missing window blinds

• Flea and pest extermination

• Excessive mildew and mold in bathroom

• Excessively filthy bathtub, shower, sink, or toilet

• Broken or missing locks, or lost keys

• Torn, stained or burned carpeting

• Badly scratched or gouged wood floors

• Linoleum with tears or holes

• Holes in walls

• Ripped or marked-up wallpaper

• Torn or missing curtains and drapes

• Burns and cuts in countertop

• Blinds with bent slats

• Torn or missing screens

• Broken faucets/toilet