I worked for a small property management company for 5 years and manage the houses we own, I currently own a small carpet cleaning co. and make a good living (trying to same as much as I can to invest in RE). 

So, while I anticipated needing paint and carpet, I’ll need to increase my paint and clean-up budget.

how much mileage can I expect to get outta carpet?

So she wants to go to the post housing office and ask them if she needs to reimburse me for the cleaning and carpet cleaning. 

Have you own opinions and rules, but don't spread misinformation.As for the claws, the cat typically is going to claw up their furniture...and yeah, maybe your carpet.

Paint Creamy mocha with white trim is clean and crisp with most nutureal colors of carpeting and cabinets.  

It was like library story time when you're a kid, but without the magic carpet, imagination or enjoyment.

If yes, even further, is it worth doing tile over carpet?

So it could be carpet cleaning, general maintenance, electricians etc.. probably same term for each.

The home was in great shape just needed cosmetics carpet and paint.