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Updated almost 6 years ago, 03/10/2019
Tenant has been smoking inside... can I keep all of the deposit?
Hello BP,
I was at my rental house this morning making a repair. The house smells so strongly of cigarettes that I still smell like an ash tray after spending less than 30 minutes inside. The tenant is fully aware that there is NO smoking inside. He has been there for about 6 years. The house needs a fair amount of work because the lack of his cleanliness. New carpets and paint is a 100% must, especially after the cigarettes.
Am I allowed to keep all of his damage deposit specifically for smoking if I choose not to renew his lease that is up 3/31/19?