Getting my rental security deposit back?

What some company told you one carpet would cost to replace means very little. The landlord knows what he paid and when. He knows the quality of the carpet. Some company would have different motives for trying to sell you a carpet. You are responsible for BOTH carpets. Again, the company probably figured you couldn't or wouldn't pay for both so they quoted what they thought you might pay for one whole replacement.

Did your estimate include installation as well as the carpet? They are only allowed to charge you what they pay, but they don't have to use a lower quality of carpet than what was in there originally. You should get the difference back.

Don't expect the word from one carpet company to apply here...unless you paid for an independent survey by a qualified and licensed home inspector...

In most cases, if you break your lease agreement, you forfeit your security deposit.

If you are lucky enough to get your deposit refunded, keep the quotes from the carpet companies. That could alleviate any dispute from your landlord.

Make sure you do a walk-through with you landlord BEFORE turning in your keys. That way you will have a chance to fix anything that the landlord blames you for.

It costs you pretty much nothing to go to small claims court if needed. In court, you show multiple (2-3) opinions from experts and hope for the best. Look up your state laws on normal wear and tear, depreciation, and how much the landlord can actually charge given the carpet likely isn't new.

Just because one carpet company says you aren't at fault doesn't make that the case. Bottom line: the carpet was OK when you moved in, not OK when moving out.

First off it cost like $20 to take the landlords to small claims court so you don't need much money for that. Regarding the carpet I'd take pictures of it and the other one and anything else that is kinda broken and then just see what the landlord says. If this is the only damage then you should expect most of your money back but his contractor may charge more but shouldn't be that much more. If you don't get your money back and the landlord won't budge then you may have to take him to court to get it.

so YOU replace the carpet and when doing the walk through there will not be any reason not to return u deposit. also if the other carpet was torn when u moved in u should have put it in writing, if it started getting destroyed by no fault of yours while u were renting u should have notified the landlord. what and who said is irrelevant

"They told me the one carpet, because it started to tear at the closet were two separate pieces meet, is no fault of ours and we shouldn’t pay for it. " Telling you is one thing you need that in writing.... or get some more quotes as you will find some are much cheaper than that and get them both replaced and/or give the quotes to your landlord

How old is the carpet? The lifespan of a carpet is generally considered 5-7 years, so if it is that old you can take the landlord to court. Even if some damage is your responsibility the carpet may already be considered old and worn out from normal wear & tear. That is the landlord's responsibility and not the tenant's.