Seeking Advice on Move-out Charges to Tenant

[Warren Lance Barber]

North Carolina

I just had a tenant move out. This tenant was in my home for 13.5 years. Paid rent on time. Took pretty good care of the place. I would appreciate some input regarding assessment of expenses so I can make sure my reasoning is okay.

1. Genuine oak hardwood floors were newly sanded/refinished less than a month before tenant moved in. She damaged specific areas through to wood will require sanding and blending at an estimated cost of $450 (per flooring company). Overall recoat to house to rid other gouges/scratches and bring uniformity at an extra cost, but thinking I should deem that wear-and-tear.

2. Tenant completely clogged main sewage drain last December (2022). Due to urgency as the entire house had no drainage, I took care of it immediately. Rooter service wrote nothing wrong with my sewer lines, and he removed (his words) 50+ "flushable wipes" via the cleanout. Had to make three additional trips in subsequent weeks @ $375 each, not charging me for final trip in January 2023. I'm out $750.  I did not indicate to tenant I would cover this, but I failed to bill. Should I charge the tenant, or has too much time passed?

3. Tenant replaced all of my blinds with bamboo roll-up blinds that provide zero privacy. Did not have approval and cannot tell me what she did with mine. I'm looking at about $400 in materials to replace. Charge her?

4. Tenant gave 27 days notice, where lease requires 60. Charge her the month and few days rent due, or let it go?  

I appreciate any input on what to charge and what to let go. There are plenty of things I'm waiving because of the longevity of this tenant, but I also don't want to nickel-and-dime myself. I'm thinking about keeping the security deposit for rent and letting everything else go.   Security deposit only covers one month's rent.

Thank you,

wlb