Regular Wear ‘n Tear (vs.) Damage/Excessive Filth
know the difference between the two or you could get burned
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