Omer
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If the carpet belongs to you, it's your responsibility. If it belongs to the landlord, it's his. But persuading him to do the job may not be easy, as landlords don't like spending money. |
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white.wendell@sbcglobal.net
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Well if you don't mind being evicted, I guess you could with-hold the rent. I think that cleaning of the carpet is entirely up to you. I don't know of any law that requires a landlord to clean carpet or replace it! I think you must negotiate that.
About the only time I know of that landlords normally clean or replace carpet is between renters, but I really don't think it's required even then. |
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yoda the twentysecond
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Your landlord is not living in the unit and making the carpet dirty. You are. He'll probably replace it once you move out. |
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pwinche1
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No. Not unless a major cat happened. Like the sewer backing up or fire and smole damage. |
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acermill
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No, you cannot charge your landlord for cleaning the carpet. Do you want to charge him for doing your laundry as well ? You are the one who soiled the carpet, if it is soiled, and it's your responsibility to clean it. |
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fwatkins6
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Not to my knowledge, it may be different in your state, however, usually a landlord doesn't have to clean the carpets. |
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litl m
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I would ask my landlord if he would have the carpet cleaned, or if he would pay half. Legally his responsibilities and yours depends on your lease. I figure that the dirt in the carpet is mine and its my responsibility to get it out. However the landlord may agree to replace worn out carpet if you ask him to replace it for a long term tenant.
p.s. You cannot just deduct anything from the rent. You want a receipt that you paid the rent in full. Always. |
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onandonandonanon
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the landlord is NOT responsible for cleaning your carpet! YOU are. You can talk to him about replacing it because it is so old, but he does not have to. Read your lease for any information about that. |
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southarkansas
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sorry its your responsibility as renter-the only time i know landlord is required to have carpet steam cleaned is when its vacant for new renter--please note not all landlords are that bad we pay to have renters apt done once a year by professional |
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Dan Bueno
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Life expectancy of a carpet is 7-10 years in a rental. It is your responsibility to keep it clean but if it's worn to a point that it needs replacing, it is the owner's responsibility to do that. The law is different in every state but below is the California Department of Consumer Affairs website. This page is about Security deposits.
Maybe there's a similar one in your state.
GOOD luck. |
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Don H
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Many people manage to keep carpet clean for many years with out ever having it cleaned.
It is just about being careful and using a vacuum cleaner on a regular basis.
If you needed the rug doctor 5 times in 4 years you are not being very careful.
love and blessings Don |
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Classy Granny
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As a tenant you are responsible for cleaning carpet. Your landlord has no obligation to do so. In fact he can require that you clean it once or twice a year. It doesn't matter how old it is |
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BigGMoney15
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Unless it is specifically stated otherwise in the contract, it is your responsibility to keep the house clean. Now if the carpet is wearing thin because of "regular" wear and tear, then you can get him to replace it. Expect some major disputes if you go down this route. He can easily claim that you have neglicted the carpet and force you to pay it... it all depends on what type of landlord he/she is. |
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Tim
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You are responsible for maintaining the house. That includes regular carpet cleaning.
The life of carpet can be 10 to 15 years or more if properly maintained and depending on the quality. |
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bigmama035
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I have been in the situation before. I really think if yo sit down and talk to your landlord he may have the carpets cleaned. Especially if you have been in there for four years. Landlords love having someone in there that are going to take care of things and not a fast turn over. On the other side legally unless it is in the lease there is nothing you can do. One more thing most leases expire and unless you sign another each year it may not be valid. |
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Kabir M
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You need to re-validate your contract agreement with your landlord and add those clauses if he agrees to it. |
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mikail brown
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talk wit the land lord but remember the landlord could turn nasty
they should replace after so long
see what your contract says |
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Shelly
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No, its your responsibility to keep the rooms clean. If you make it dirty, then you clean it. |
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Alterfemego
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cheap aren't we? |
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michael g
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Read yor contract ....your screwed |
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_nicole_
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As far as I know, as long as you occupy the place, you are responsible for cleaning your carpet. Don't go deduct anything from your rent, unless you want to go to court.
Good Landlords offer to replace the carpets every10-15 years-especially when a tenant has been living there all those years. Usually, if you move in between that time span, the landlord will only replace it when you move. Sometimes, a LL will even send a professional carpet cleaner every 1-2 years to ensure the carpets are kept in good condition. Please note, not all LL will do this. Unfortunately, if the carpet was 11 years old when you moved in, it should have looked like it. You really should pointed out your concerns then.
You could nicely ask him to replace it. Kindly tell him, it is so worn and old, the years of dirt is hard to come off-I am hoping this is why you rented the Rug Doctor 5 times and not because of utter sloppiness. Ask the LL to replace it. If he/she refuses, then buy large area rugs to cover up your carpets, and to prevent further damage.
Also re-read your lease, you may find more on this subject in there.
In the future, be more observant of the places you rent. What seems to be small damage at the time, could turn into a big problem for you later.
Good Luck! |
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tish789
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your contract....think that everything broken,or need to be repair or change is up to u to do that |
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dolphingirl
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In general, most places will have the carpets cleaned for you once a year. I would approach your landlord and request a carpet cleaning...after 4 years, there shouldn't be a problem. After all, he wants it to be maintained nicely as well. And part of the benefit of renting is that the owner takes responsibility for maintenance issues. |
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hopebrendenply
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I don't know what state you are in and landlord tenant laws differ from state to state.
Use the google search engine and type in your state, and after it, landlord tenant laws.
Sorry I couldn't help you more,
Hope |
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baleela
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It all depends on the relationship between yourself and the House owner. Further more, if the carpet is yours, why would he bear the cost of cleaning?. After all, it is used by you and your family only. He would have rented you his house without a carpet only. In this case, universally I think, the Landlord is at no obligation.
If on the other hand, you rented the house with the carpet on, you may request him for the expense, which he may or may not agree to pay. Again, your relationship counts with him. Apart from the carpet, the Landlord may ask you to white wash the wall, replace broken bulbs, taps etc. at the time of your moving out of his house. |
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Katmandu
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Try telling him you have been looking at other rentals. What does the lease agreement say? There may be a minumum repair amount before he has to pay. |
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Nolan's Mommy
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As long as you are occupying the residence, the cleaning would actually be your responsibility. If the carpet is tattered and worn, then you may want to try and find out from your housing authority if you can do anything about hm replacing it. The only thing you get with renting is after renting for an extended period of time is relief on the cleaning expenses when you move. If you have occupied a residence for more than 3 years, they typically pay the cleaning expense when you move, because they know normal wear and tear will happen. |
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Lovelykiaya
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no, if it is NOT in your lease contract then you will be held responsible and be forced to pay if he takes you to small claims. |
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K-K FO LIFE
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yeah tell hi that when you moved in the carpet was really messed up or etiher explain how it looks now they will probably fix it |
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Brooke J
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Yes,because he/her owns the place and should keep it fix and u ask him/her and they say NO then tell them you will move out and if they say so then i will tell every body about it and how bad it looks |
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