Deducting cost for fixing paint patches (AZ)

[Scott Felix]

After tenant moved out, we noticed paint patches in multiple rooms. The tenant had put unapproved decorations on the walls and after decoration removal, they tried to repaint with similar shade without any approval. The tenant had stayed in the house for 4 years.

Considering the time of tenants stay, can we recover cost of paint to fix the patches. Will that be on prorated basis or the full cost to repaint those rooms. The rooms that needed repaint were definitely the ones with the patches put by tenant. We understand small holes from nails are part of wear & tear and cannot be charged. These are lot bigger patches.