Decision on replacing carpet due to heavy smoker tenants.

[Lisa K.]

I am trying to make a decision on what to replace the carpet with, damaged due to heavy smokers. 

Since it was carpet before and I am wanting to do away with carpet upstairs. How would I go about to deduct from tenant's deposit. Do I get an estimate on the carpet and planks flooring then pay the different?

To avoid any disputes should I keep it the same?

What do you guys think?