Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Security Deposits

I recently moved out of an apartment. I was charged for carpet replacement after being charged for carpet cleaning. Is there a law that requires all leasors to replace carpet after a certain time?


Asked on 2/26/03, 4:29 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: Security Deposits

The answer to your question is no, and I cannot conceive of worn carpeting being a habitability issue. However, I question an attempt to charge you both for carpet cleaning, and then replacement. It seems to me it should be one or the other.

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Answered on 2/27/03, 12:11 am
Roy Hoffman Law Offices of Roy A. Hoffman

Re: Security Deposits

There is no law which specifically requires a landlord to replace carpeting. There are, however, laws which require the landlord to maintain their property in a habitable condition, which, in some cases, may require the replacement of the carpet.

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Answered on 2/26/03, 5:42 pm


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