If you leave at the end of your lease,yes, he will have to replace the carpet as well, but again, he can raise the rent as well.As I mentioned before, your bargaining chips got lower value once you requested a lower rent.

I didn't read this whole string, but thought Id chip in...My deal with any agent is that they get to list anything they bring me when I finish the rehab.

He just feels like he's running with this huge chip on the shoulder.

He didn't use an oil based paint, which I have heard is the preferred type of paint to use, and I think as a result the paint may have chipped a little easier.

My neighbors say they are so scared they each now chip in 1500 a year for private security to patrol our neighborhood.  

Minimum of 22.5 hours of continuing education over 24 months (sometimes vendors will chip in).

Chipped paint, and a multitude of other tenant caused issues (unsanitary conditions, pests, torn screens, etc.) will get your rent abated.

Actually poker is slightly negative sum since you have to pay the dealer a chip now and then.

If I move forward and do this I may mention that to the landlord, seems like that may be a good bargaining chip!

Sitting on it for a few more years and chipping away at the mortgage may be my best option at this time.