What counts as normal wear and tear?

Minor scuffs, small nail holes, and faded paint from ordinary living are typically normal wear and tear and shouldn’t be deducted from a deposit — actual damage beyond that is a different matter.

From the guide Move-In & Move-Out Checklists.

At move-out

Repeat the same walkthrough and compare against the move-in record. This is what separates normal wear and tear from damage that can be deducted from a deposit — and it’s far easier to agree on with photographic evidence from day one.

Read the whole guide: Move-In & Move-Out Checklists

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