Some of the damages include:-Cigarette burns on both vanity countertops-Pet, ink, and bleach stained carpets-missing shower heads (she said the old ones had mildew in them so she threw them away then took hers that she bought when she moved out)-serious paint damage past wear and tear (plus they smoked so the walls have to be painted to get rid of the smell)-beat in drywall holes-broken light fixtures-they didnt clean at all so cleaning costs-some items left (tires in basement, hangers, food in pantry, etc)-broken screens-etc.The tenants are not happy and are saying I stole their deposit.

I became a landlord for the first time earlier this year and made a stupid mistake: I rented my house to two adult smokers and did nott include a "no smoking" clause in the lease.

They seemed to agree.I am a smoker and actually smoked in my first duplex I bought and lived in.

Can I withhold any of the security deposit for painting/carpet replacement if there is significant odor from cigarette smoke?

•Tenant shall not smoke or allow guests to smoke cigarettes, pipes, cigars, etc., inside or outside the Leased Premises or dispose of cigarette butts, ashes, etc., on the grounds surrounding the Leased Premises.

I don't allow pets or smokers or evictions, so I know I'm limiting my potential rental market already.My price is great for the area.

All the tenants there are quality until just recently when the landlord rented to people who are smokers in non-smoking units and they moved in at 3 a.m. and were also smoking what smelled like pot.

It could maybe maybe get $400-500/house if you accept evictions, pets, smokers, section 8, criminals, horrible credit, financial disasters, tons of occupants, everything.

All three of us are smokers, so a balcony is very important for us to have fresh air and to smoke on the balcony.

I KNOW that she wont take cash for keys, She sat there and told me she put 300K in the house while blazing up a cigarette in the filthiest kitchen Ive ever seen with broken tile and paint chipping everywhere, Actually quite an ironic moment.