Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

rental deposit

can I charge the tenant for a broken toilet seat? it is broken at the part that is attached to the toilet , probably from being old. patching holes, cleaning of the house and rug cleaning, fixing the sink where it is missing the stopper.


Asked on 6/09/09, 12:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roy Hoffman Law Offices of Roy A. Hoffman

Re: rental deposit

Generally, you cannot charge a tenant for "normal wear and tear." However, it would depend upon how long the tenant resided at the premises, and the condition of the premises at the beginning of the tenancy.

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Answered on 6/09/09, 12:58 pm


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