What is a tenant’s responsiblity for carpet replacement?
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What is a tenant’s responsiblity for carpet replacement?
I am moving out of a rented room and the carpet needs replacing. I have no problem paying for my room but they want me to pay for the whole house. Is this legal?
Asked on April 5, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The landlord should not be able to charge you for replacement of carpet where you did not cause damage (beyond normal wear and tear) to that carpet. Therefore, if you did not do damage to the carpet in the rest of the home (e.g. didn't spill red wine on it; didn't tear it; didn't have pets urinate on it), you should only be responsible for paying for replacement of that carpet (the carpet in your room) where you did cause damage beyond normal wear and tear--and note that if you did NOT cause damage beyond normal wear and tear, the landlord may not even charge you for the carpet in your room. Even if that carpet should be replaced due to its age, unless you (or your family, guests, pets, etc.) caused damage to it, you are not responsible for replacing it.
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