 Carpet Replacement (by Paul [WA]) Oct 5, 2009 4:26 PM
 Carpet Replacement (by MrRational [MD]) Oct 5, 2009 4:43 PM
Carpet Replacement (by Paul [WA]) Oct 5, 2009 4:55 PM
Carpet Replacement (by MrRational [MD]) Oct 5, 2009 5:18 PM
Carpet Replacement (by Paul [WA]) Oct 5, 2009 5:33 PM
Carpet Replacement (by David [FL]) Oct 5, 2009 6:00 PM
Carpet Replacement (by Paul [WA]) Oct 5, 2009 6:08 PM
Carpet Replacement (by billy [MA]) Oct 6, 2009 7:33 AM
Carpet Replacement (by Josh [CA]) Oct 6, 2009 8:31 AM
Carpet Replacement (by jessica [CA]) Oct 6, 2009 10:11 AM
Carpet Replacement (by Paul [WA]) Posted on: Oct 5, 2009 4:26 PM
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State Specific Question About: WASHINGTON (WA)
I have a tenant that is due to move out,the tenant let me know about a 9 ft square area of the carpet where liquid draino was spilled. It has bleached a small strip approx 3ft. x 2in wide...in the shape of a rope or snake. It is in the common walking area and can not be patched with closet carpet. I tried to get it dyed ,but carpet professional stated that the carpet was too light and he had no dyes that would match and recommended full carpet replacement, the carpet is approx. 4 yrs old, how much based on age of carpet should I access to the tenant for damages??
thanks --24.16.xxx.xxx |
Carpet Replacement (by MrRational [MD]) Posted on: Oct 5, 2009 4:43 PM
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4/7's of the carpet value was remaining when this started...so 57% of the original cost (that you hadn't deducted yet) plus what you wasted on shampoo and dye work.
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Carpet Replacement (by Paul [WA]) Posted on: Oct 5, 2009 4:55 PM
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thank you..ok so approx 57% of carpet cost when originaly laid,Yes?...carpet was laid approx 2005...so I can charge 3 years? for remaning life?... --24.16.xxx.xxx |
Carpet Replacement (by MrRational [MD]) Posted on: Oct 5, 2009 5:18 PM
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what I described is a "typical" judge interpretation. Most LL's wouldn't be so generous.
YMMV
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Carpet Replacement (by Paul [WA]) Posted on: Oct 5, 2009 5:33 PM
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ok...so if you were me...what would you charge?...carpet cost to lay in 2005 ....$1200...for 800ft.. --24.16.xxx.xxx |
Carpet Replacement (by David [FL]) Posted on: Oct 5, 2009 6:00 PM
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When I have to replace carpet because of resident damage I charge for all of it. If they did not do the damage and I could clean and rerent, no charge. Sure they will squeal, so what, put the burden on them to fight it. If you feel so inclined and can work a settlement with them, even better. Offer them 80/20 split and settle for 75/25. --205.188.xxx.xx |
Carpet Replacement (by Paul [WA]) Posted on: Oct 5, 2009 6:08 PM
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so...what you are saying is I can replace the carpet and charge deduct the full charge of cost to the tenant???..is that legal?...I thought that its a percentage based on age of carpet or life left..I would love to get all I can get... --24.16.xxx.xxx |
Carpet Replacement (by billy [MA]) Posted on: Oct 6, 2009 7:33 AM
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i qwould ask for 20%.figuring maybe 5 year life.each to his own --208.58.x.xx |
Carpet Replacement (by Josh [CA]) Posted on: Oct 6, 2009 8:31 AM
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It's a matter of normal wear and tear and straight out damage. Your mileage may vary.
If a tenant's cat shreaded the carpet corners in 5 inches and this was new carpet when they moved in I would say Yes I would deduct for replacement carpet fees. The beached/draino area is not normal wear and tear. It's damage IMO. --24.176.xxx.xx |
Carpet Replacement (by jessica [CA]) Posted on: Oct 6, 2009 10:11 AM
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We depreciate over 5 years, and carpets usually last us 5-7 years .... 20% cost to tenant would be fair, and would more than likely stand up well in court.
Make sure you take pictures. When you send accounting of security refund (within 21 days of vacate), include pictures and copies of invoices.
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