Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

Can the landlord charge my security deposit for wear and tear on carpeting after having same carpet for approximately fifteen years and the cleaning of the stove?


Asked on 8/25/11, 2:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

This is a common issue. The landlord cannot recover damages for ordinary wear an tear on carpeting or anything else. It is only damage that is out of the ordinary that is compensible.

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Answered on 8/25/11, 5:27 pm


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