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Deducting repaint cost from rental deposit
During tenant move-out inspection, I noticed wall art stickers and crayon marks on several walls, doors and cabinets. Couple of blinds were broken. Also tenants left several items behind and did not arrange to clean up the unit. They lived in my rental for under 2 yrs. I'm planning to deduct the cost of replacing blinds (as they couldn't be repaired), deep cleaning and trash removal from their deposit. Considering crayon marks is not normal wear and tear, what is the guideline for deducting cost of repainting the affected rooms and cabinets from the security deposit? Can I deduct the entire repaint cost? Rental property is located in California. Thanks for your advice.