Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Michigan

lost deposit

landlord trying to update his house with new carpet. sofa left stains on carpet but the carpet is at least 10 yrs old. what can i do ? i will pay half the replacement cost


Asked on 4/29/08, 9:16 pm

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Re: lost deposit

It is not your responsibility to repair and/or replace the carpet. In Michigan the landlord is responsible for damages due to ordinary wear and tear. A ten year old carpet is going to have some stains which would be ordinary wear and tear.

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Answered on 4/30/08, 7:22 pm


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