Wanting the landlord to keep the security deposit because he's awesome

[Jamie Scharbrough]

So we're getting ready to move. I've looked over our old lease and we seem to be okay. However, we've lived in this unit for almost 8 years, and the wear and tear is definitely more than yearly tenants. 

I know our previous landlord will probably have to do more than he would normally to lease the unit to someone new. There's nothing crazy, but is it going to sound weird if he offers us our security deposit back and we tell him to keep it?

He's been a great landlord (prompt about answering calls, sending out maintenance guys when the water pipe suddenly went nuts, completely replacing our old A/C unit) and we wouldn't be moving if my company wasn't transferring me. 

So, is it going to look weird if we don't ask for the security deposit back?

[Jamie Scharbrough]

@Steve Babiak : No, sorry. We just really enjoyed our time in that place and we want to make it as easy as possible for our landlord. 

@Beth L. Thanks! I'll get some of the plaster stuff from Lowe's then. 

@Ryan Dossey Thank you! I doubt we'll be in St. Louis, but if we are, I'll be sure to look you up!

(Also not sure why some of the names get highlighted and the others don't. This forum has a funny way of doing it.)