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I had a tenant that had pet that frequently urinated thus creating a situation where the carpets need to be replaced as indicated by carpet cleaner specialist. Can carpet replacement cost be taken out of security deposit 100%?
Annette P, ID on Friday, March 15, 2013
RE: Carpet replacement due to pet urination
I had a tenant that had pet that frequently urinated thus creating a situation where the carpets need to be replaced as indicated by carpet cleaner specialist. Can carpet replacement cost be taken out of security deposit 100%? I also did have a $200.00 nonrefundable pet deposit.
Posted by Annette P, ID on Friday, March 15, 2013
RE: Carpet replacement due to pet urination
In general you can only deduct the lost time of use, ie if they had 50% of there life left then you can deduct 50% of the cost of new.
Posted by Curtis B, IN on Saturday, March 16, 2013
RE: Carpet replacement due to pet urination
How old is the carpet? Typically carpet depreciates over 7 years.
Posted by Dawn A, WI on Saturday, March 16, 2013
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