A
term, for purpose of tenancies, referring to
the tenant's ability to use the rented
premises and return them in good conditions
to the landlord, subject to normal wear and
tear.
Before you move into a rented Home or
Apartment, be sure to do a walk through with
the owner or property manager. Why? Because
when you move out, the landlord may attempt
to charge you for "damages" to the unit.
What defines damages is often contested and
the tenant, unless they have a
move-in-checklist and pictures, may lose out
in court.
A general rule of thumb - are you
leaving the unit in the same condition as
when you moved in? Again take pictures and
have the landlord or property manager agree
to the condition. Same when you leave.
A landlord can only withhold for damages
only amounts that are deemed reasonable for
the damage claimed. If a defect existed
before you moved in, you should not be
charged for that particular problem. The
importance of pictures and a move-in
checklist cannot be stressed enough.
Normal Wear and Tear may include things
such as faded paint - you yourself did not
cause the paint to fade, thus you would not
be responsible if and when the landlord
decides to repaint.
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