7 year carpet and a curious quirk

[Jeff S.]

Just talked with our local Multi-Family Housing council hotline in Portland, Oregon and he said the courts here support prorating carpet over 7 years.

But, he says if there is pet damage you are entitled to have the carpet replaced 100%, no prorating. He says the court supports that claim. Interesting.

If you have a council like this in your city I'd suggest joining. I have a vacancy coming up and he is sending me updates.

If 7 yrs works here don't see why you couldn't try it.

[Account Closed]

Ah, Portland. So with it. I'm guessing the pet damage replacement precedent might come from cases where the tenant was in violation of a no-pet policy in the lease. When pets are allowed in the lease, there really should be a clearly stated description in the lease of what constitutes pet damage. And as large as legally allowable pet deposit. I love pets and love my pets and HATE pet damage.