Dilapidations and Deposit Returns

Dilapidations and Deposit return

5. Marks to Walls and Woodwork When moving items to and from rooms please beware of dragging any items against walls or woodwork. Scuff marks are virtually impossible to repair and therefore need repainting or papering which would result in a claim for the full cost of redecoration. 6. Stains on furniture Surfaces stains are extremely difficult to eradicate without sanding and re-polishing or in the worst case replacing. The most common surface stains are ring marks caused by mugs, plates, pots or candle wax. When using any kitchenware please ensure that the appropriate covering is used such as coasters, placemats or tablecloths. Candle wax on surfaces can be avoided by using suitable candle holders or trays (please ensure that these are fire and heat proof). Another claim which is common is burn marks on surfaces normally caused by pots taken off the stove and put down on the kitchen worktops. Please ensure that when taking a pot off the stove that this is placed on either a trivet or an appropriate heat proof mat. 7. Unreported Repairs Any maintenance or repairs needed throughout your tenancy that are classed as Landlord’s maintenance should be reported to your Landlord or their Agents in writing and without delay. Any issues that are left unreported will become the Tenant’s responsibility and the Landlord is within their rights to claim against the Tenant for any costs involved over and above the actual repair. For example, a leak that is left unreported may cause further damage such as mould in which case the Tenant would also be responsible for the removal of the mould. 8. Pet Damage Pet damage can be the highest non-negotiable claim. If the landlord has allowed you to bring a pet(s) with you and your pet(s) cause damage, you as a Tenant have a very limited chance of being able to negotiate the repair/ replacement costs. Should your pet(s) cause any damage it would be advisable to arrange and pay for the cost of repair before your departure as opposed to having to pay the Landlord’s costs, the sum of which you will have no control. Should you decide not to repair any damage caused by your pet(s) you will be responsible for the Landlord’s cost of repair. 9. Missing Items Throughout your tenancy it is generally understood that when a plate is broken, or a fork goes missing it is classed as ‘fair wear and tear’. However; anything above this would need to be replaced. Usually the majority of tenancies will state that you are responsible for replacing any missing or broken items with a ‘like for like’. We would advise that should you break or lose any items that you try and replace these with a similar article, you can check an items brand by checking the underside of the item in question, if the brand is not evident then check your inventory report which may list the brand.

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