I just moved from a rental home and was told that I might have to pay to have the baseboards cleaned. I was?
told that there was dog hair on them. Does that not fall under normal wear and tear?
told that there was dog hair on them. Does that not fall under normal wear and tear?
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Dog hairs can be vacuumed off of baseboards. I don't see why there would be a cleaning fee. Also, if the landlord knew you had a dog the presence of dog hairs should not constitute a special charge.
nojam75
No, normal wear and tear does not usually include cleaning. If the place was vacuumed and dusted before you moved-in, then you should have vacuumed and dusted at move-out.
Normal wear and tear is not well-defined, so landlords and tenants have different understandings. Worn carpet, worn-out plumbing, worn-out appliances, faded wall paint (excluding excessive dirt and smoke), etc. are usually considered wear and tear. Dirt that can be cleaned and damages are not normal wear and tear.
don_sv_az
No it is not normal wear and tear. It is dirt. You should have cleaned thoroughly before you left if you did not want a cleaning fee deducted from your deposit.
abuaita
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Megz
Ughh, I think that's ridiculous that a landlord would charge you for that. They should be able to clean it easily by vacumming before the new tenant moves in. What a cheap landlord! Good luck, hope everything works out.