If you only feel comfortable with paint and carpet type rehab then do that.

New paint, new tile floors, new carpet, painted the kitchen cabinets.What was the outcome?

For example with the Sense energy monitor, a landlord can tell when, if ever, and for how long, a vacuum or carpet cleaner is used, when a garbage disposal, water heater, well or septic pump runs.

Renovated the property, painted, new carpet, appliances, added a washer and dryer What was the outcome?

Renovated the property, painted, new carpet, appliances, added a washer and dryer What was the outcome?

I invested $1000 worth of paint and carpet in to Unit B and moved in renters form Colorado for $1000/mth.

My wife and I just moved into our SFH and are ripping out carpeting currently.

.- Damage in excess of normal wear and tear.Source: https://www.thebalancesmb.com/massachusetts-security-deposit-law-2125077 Here's another one:Quote:After a tenant moves out, the landlord may use all or part of the security deposit for the following reasons:- Unpaid rent (unless validly withheld or deducted by the tenant) and, if applicable, water charges- Unpaid increase in real estate taxes (only applicable if the lease contains a valid tax escalation clause)- The cost of repair of damages caused by the tenant, other occupants, or their guests (does not include pre existing damage or routine painting, carpet shampooing, etc. that is performed because of normal “wear and tear.”)Source: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/find-out-what-landlords-can-use-security-deposits-forAnd another:Quote: When you move out, your landlord can use your security deposit to pay for: - Repairs for damage that are not "reasonable wear and tear." - Unpaid rent, unless you legally withheld rent for bad conditions.

But you don't paint the house, add a roof, give them new carpet, install central A/C, etc.

Bottom line is either way I have to change carpet if tenant stays or if tenant goes but carpet is mostly dirty than worn out, so tenant is partially at fault.