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Reasonable wear and tear
What is reasonable wear and tear? I have a 2 year old buy and hold. I painted the entire interior and had new carpet put in. The tenant was there for 2 years. They patched the wall holes and left the white spackle of approx. 70 holes of white spots on the walls. The pet odor could not be corrected with a steam cleaning and pet treatment. (I get a $250 non refundable pet fee for this reason) However, The steam cleaning company says that I must replace the pad and carpet to remove the smell. The carpet is only 2 years old. What is fair? Is this "normal" wear and tear?