Do I have to pay for carpet that was not damaged?
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Do I have to pay for carpet that was not damaged?
I rented for 2 years. We cannot agree that there was damage to carpet any rooms. The apartment was previously rented to another renter for a year. I am being made to pay for new carpet cost and the carpet was not damaged. I had no pets and my son was 12 year old and did not put stains in the carpet. I contacted BBB and they still placed the account on my credit. They did not serve me so I could show a court pictures of the carpet. Can I do anything about getting this off my credit report?
Asked on August 16, 2012 under Real Estate Law
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country, ordinary wear and tear of a rental is not to be assessed against a former tenant. Such items would include carpets which are depreciated over a seven (7) year time period. From what you have written, even if the carpets were damaged by you and were not brand new at the time, you should not be required to pay the former landlord for brand new carpets.
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