Normal Wear & Tear VS Damages
Normal Wear & Tear Examples
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Curtains faded by the sun
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Water-stained linoleum by shower
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Minor marks on or nicks in wall
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Dents in wall where a door handle bumped it
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Moderate dirt or spotting on carpet
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A few small tack or nail holes in wall
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A rug worn thin by normal use
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Worn gaskets on refrigerator doors
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Faded paint on bedroom wall
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Dark patches of ingrained soil on hardwood floors
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Warped cabinet doors that won’t close
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Stains on old porcelain fixtures that have lost their protective coating
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Moderately dirty mini-blinds
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Bathroom mirror beginning to “de-silver” (black spots)
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Clothes dryer that delivers cold air because the thermostat has given out
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Toilet flushes inadequately because mineral deposits have clogged the jets
Damages & Excessive Filth
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Cigarette burns in curtains or carpets
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Broken tiles in bathroom
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Large marks on or holes in wall
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Door off its hinges
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Rips in carpet or severe stains
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Lots of picture holes or gouges in walls that require patching as well as repainting
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Stains in rug caused by a leaking fish tank
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Broken refrigerator shelf
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Water on wall from handing plants
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Water stains on wood floors and windowsills caused by windows being left open during rainstorms
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Sticky cabinet and interiors
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Grime-coated bathtubs and toilet
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Missing mini-blinds
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Mirrors caked with lipstick and makeup
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Dryer that won’t turn on because its been overloaded
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Toilet won’t flush properly because it’s stopped up with a diaper