How to determine appropriate amount of damage to charge on move outs ?

[Westin Hudnall]

I'm looking for the most effective strategy on determine renter costs owed upon move out :

On top of that I would like advice on my current move out situation :

Renter put his 30 day notice in Sep 1st so we started showings right away. The rental is very nice (built in 07) and had new appliances put in at the start of this past lease. The house doesn't have much damage but is pretty filthy. The appliances look 5 years old in 1 years time ; are scratched up ; carpets were not in great shape to start but are very dirty / dis colored now. The renter worked for a construction crew and obviously brought his job home with him ; hence the filth. I would like to get it deep cleaned right away to help with showings but he renter is still in until months end. How do I determine how much to charge ? (I have a $1000 deposit)

Thanks in advance :)

[Colleen F.]

Charge for carpet cleaning since it is really bad. Appliances scratches are hard, are they bad enough to replace the doors?    If so price that out. I actually only charged for painting mine but that is after a couple of years and a student ding in the door. Each item we price what it costs to fix.  If it is more then the deposit I put it on the invoice knowing I won't see it but still they know and it is there if they decide they don't like what is withheld. My lease gives a cleaning fee price and special items like carpet would be more if we had to clean it. I like the one person who suggested that you give an example list with prices on it before move out so that they can do things ahead of time to remedy the situation if they want. I may try that next time.