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What is the law about replacing the carpet in an apartment?

lindsaytejeda

There is no "law" about replacing the carpet in an apartment. If you are the one that is wanting it done and it's because you want a different color or something like that then that is on you. If you moved in and you feel that it should be replaced I would talk to your landlord, but more than likely they won't replace it...you should have said something about when you looked at it the first time. If you didn't look at it then its really your own fault. Now if your moving out and they are charging you for something you feel is not your fault it honestly depends on how long you've lived there and what the damages you made. Hopefully you had a move-in checklist that you completed and have copies of that because if it is put on there then they cannot charge you for that... if you need anything else...email me your question- tejedalindsay@hotmail.com

Karrien Sim Peters

Normal wear and tear is not considered a replacemnet optioin. However if there are rips from pets and say....Oh i don't know... So much damn animal poop on them then the pad has to be replaced then more than likely they have to be removed. If in doubt take pictures. I am not sure if you are the owner or the renter or if this even applies. Either way document what you do! As for renting an appartment and you decide it isn't good enough for you then its too late unless it was deemed to be replaced for you in the contract.

EyeOnU

dont do ANYTHING without speaking or writing to your lanlord! Review your lease and your best bet is to get permission in writing from your landlord. If it is bad -- he/she may even pay for the replacement

nique g

bring it up with the landlord

BoomChikkaBoom

It really depends on where you live.

There is no universal answer to your question.

P.S. There is no "federal law" about carpet replacement, lol.

and also, if you have been in there for more than 1 year, you can request that the carpets be changed

trish

i believe if you are there 2 years you are not liable to replace carpet because normal wear requires its replacement at that time.

parental unit

check your rental agreement

sunshine_today

There is no real law. If it's normal wear and tear, the tenant should not have to pay, it's a landlord expense.

dcase1122

Federal law says if you live in the apartment more than 1 year you cannot be charged for carpet replacement

linkus86

Hmm ... I don't think there is such a thing as a carpet law. But lets assume you believe you need your carpet replaced in your apartment. You will likely have to live with your present condition until it is time to renew your lease. At this time you have every right to ask for the landlord to replace the carpet. But it is likely that your landlord will do so on the condition that he raise your rent to recoup the cost of the improvement. Some landlords aren't that cheap. If you are talking about a damaged carpet in a common area, I suggest you inform your landlord of its' condition as a possible liability law suit (a trick that works wonders).

If you just have a desire for the carpet to be replaced you can approach your landlord and sugest to split the costs, but there is no law that requires him/her to pay for everything.

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