Pay for, replace, or repair in a landlord-approved manner, all items (including doors, windows, locks, smoke/CO alarms) damaged or made inoperable during occupancy; correct or repair plumbing and fixtures clogged or broken by misuse or neglect.

The home was a new construction and still within the builder's warranty, but the builder denied warranty saying it was misuse (garden hose should not be attached to outdoor faucet in winter).  

The lease does not spell out driveway usage (only dedicated parking spot)/we did not expect or predict the tenant would grossly misuse the driveway and take a parking spot that isn't hers.

The CPA resolves the problem "I don't know if its A or B"Avoids misuse, misinformation, wrong data entryis responsible for getting it right with the information YOU provideis NOT responsible when you are incomplete or hiding information.You have recourse for the CPAs mistakes.So what was the concern???

It is much easier to misuse people when you can convince yourself and others that such people are undeserving. 

Aloha,Generally, security deposits are only for use to fix physical damages caused by tenant abuse or misuse once they have vacated.

., maybe do a total replace so everything matches, vs the 3am service calls...)I would also consider a surge protector for the new stove, and consider (cost out) whole house surge protection at the breaker box--from a master electrician.I would not charge the renter for this, it was not misuse or abuse--this happens to these circuit board controlled stoves.just my 2 cents.

There was no previous issue and the repair shop documented that the damage was due to significant misuse by the driver.

There was no previous issue and the repair shop documented that the damage was due to significant misuse by the driver.

Sink - wear and tear (stainless polish like ZEP or 3m and elbow grease, which should be part of a normal turn anyway).Garage door panels - wear and tear, cover them with pieces of same colored duck tape).Cat scratches - wear and tear, if they are real bad, use appliance touch up paint.Sink drain = misuse, I would charge 100% of cost to replace.