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Nita Martin Sharing Costs of Repairs w Tenants
13 June 2021 | 8 replies
If they didn't cause it and it broke from normal wear and tear then you are responsible to pay the bill.
George Martinez Tenants w/ kids Vs Older tenants, no kids
19 June 2021 | 2 replies
Generally speaking, the older ones should result in less wear and tear on the property-there re fewer people living there and younger kids can bang up walls.
Laurie Zavadil Security Deposit Questions
2 July 2021 | 6 replies
Or from unscrupulous landlords who think you won't have the energy to fight after you have moved out.Depending on how long you lived there and how different the floors looked before and after, it would seem an argument could be made that this situation falls under "normal wear and tear".
Jayden Hamilton garage door does not close properly
1 July 2021 | 9 replies
If not and it was due to normal wear and tear, you should complete the repair out of your own pocket.  
Joseph D Chapman Tenant doesn’t want to pay last months rent
1 July 2021 | 4 replies
If the SD will cover wear and tear and the rent you have no obligation do file other than to alert other landlords to the game played by this tenant. 
Kathryn Schauer Drainage Issue - Need advice!
6 August 2021 | 34 replies
concrete is porous and water will go through it. you need a french drain to move the water away from the house. gutter will help but that will not move water away from the house unless you put some type of extension on it and run it through the yard but your renter will tear it up if they are mowing. re sloping the  yard would help but that is probably expensive.
Daniel Alfandre How do you prove urine odor to keep security deposit?
12 July 2021 | 20 replies
No clause for professional cleaning as I thought that would cover only normal wear and tear--what's your policy about that? 
Scott Smith Owner occ tax rules/ disabled parent
11 July 2021 | 1 reply
Thank you in advance, the expertise is appreciated.1/2)  You have to meet both the use and ownership tear.
June Vander Charging $500 cleaning fee?
11 July 2021 | 1 reply
I learned there is a difference between clean and normal wear and tear.
Troy Traversie Should I tear up original listing agreemment?
11 July 2021 | 1 reply
My question is do I just add another listing agreement for the offer or do I tear up the original to add together?