Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
upon moveout after 8 years is tennant responisble to clean carpet?
Asked on 10/03/09, 4:26 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
There is no fixed rule.
The landlord is responsible for "normal wear and tear." The tenant is usually responsible for anything beyond normal wear and tear.
Small-claims courts get lots of litigation over what is and isn't normal.
Answered on 10/03/09, 6:19 pm