But it doesn't occur to anyone that they should leave the area while the crazy man is tearing things up.

The lease tells the tenant that the property must be left in the condition it was rented, normal wear and tear excepted.

I wouldn't consider cats ruining the carpets to be normal wear & tear, so take carpet replacement out of the security deposit.

Based on the story, he is a very active wholesaler who sells houses to a developer who tears them down and builds new. 

Their isn't as much wear and tear in the bedrooms as in a living room, but carpet still has to be replaced eventually, and it is a lot easier to clean up tile between tenants.Kelly

Well, I came back as I said, I was going to tear up the junk on getting a second on a Sub-2 for 100% as it was stated, but I see it's gone.

People are buying up anything they can get their hands on to tear down and redevelop for apartments.

No wonder I couldn't find a "Smilies" bursts into tears!

Installed in entire house for about $2/sq ftMold proof, tear proofWood or tile lookI hate carpet and had water damage w laminate so I was looking for something elseFlooring is a constant headache in rentals, but this is the best I've found for nowI am, of course, always looking for something cheaper, easier to install, longer lasting, and better lookingIf anybody has a better idea please share it

But, in my personal opinion, it will take a lot more time, effort, energy, blood, sweat and tears to try and hold this person to the lease, take them to court, and also to have a disgruntled tenant living in your property.