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Updated over 6 years ago on . Most recent reply

What’s fair for repairs on move out?
I have read some different responses on what to charge for when tenants leave.
I have 2 tenants leaving this month.
For the one they were there a year and had some minor paint damage / holes. Cost of repair is $150. Is that fair to tenant or should I cover this?
For the 2nd they have been there 3 years. They had pets and the pets damaged the carpet. The steps also had carpet damage due to wear.
I have a pet fee and deposit. Should the pet fee cover the carpet damage? It’s about $300 of repairs and the pet fee was $35 a month. How much wear is acceptable for a carpet on steps?
There is also paint touch up and hole damage of about $600. Some of the posts suggested this as being normal wear and tear. How do you determine how to draw the line.
The washer and dryer have some weird discoloration and scratches on them. How do you determine what to charge? The repairs don’t make sense as they are mostly aesthetic.
Thanks!
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If the holes are from nails hanging pictures then that's wear and tear but if its 6" or bigger that's a fee. If the carpet wasn't brand new when the moved in then its wear and tear, no fee. A lot times the cheapest carpet is units and wont last 3 - 5 years. Be careful about nickel-and-diming. You should (need?) receipts showing proof of work or materials.
Sounds like a lease update is needed to include "Condition of Property Assessments" that include a price break down for damages. This way damage fees are already defined and agreed to at the time of lease signing. Simply reference the item. I include move out instructions on here as well. Here is a portion of my fees.
Assigned Assessments:(if applicable)Assessment Charge:
- Refrigerator to be clean$75
- Range/Oven to be clean$75
- Bath/s to be clean$25 per fixture
- Painting of Woodwork fee$30/sq ft
- Garage to be cleaned out of trash & swept out$25
- Driveway to be clean of oil and debris$25-50
- Gutters to be cleaned (yearly)$75
- Yard to be mowed & trimmed properly including shrubs/bushes$50+
- Walks & drive to be clear of ice and snow$50
- All light fixtures are to have the proper sized working light bulbs$20/bulb
- Rooms to be in good clean condition$75/per room
- Attic Ventilation – Repair (per Care of Premises)$200+ minimum
- All trash to be removed and hauled out (dumpster rental $200)$25 or at cost
- All keys to be returned$20/key
- Carpet replacement$15 sq yard
- Carpets / floors to be professionally cleaned$75+
- Carpet / floor stain removal$15/stain
- Basic Labor Hourly rate for repairs$40 per person
- Plaster wall repairs ie nail holes and etc$25/hr
- Drain lines pluggedAt cost
- Wood floors scratches or repairs beyond wear and tear$50 or At cost
- Ceiling fans cleaned (blades and light fixtures)$40
- Items not covered$25 or at cost