What should I expect as normal wear and tear in my property as a Landlord?

Landlords

Property Management

While a dwelling should be left clean and tidy when the tenant leaves, a landlord cannot expect the dwelling to be returned in the same condition it was presented in at the beginning of the tenancy. The tenant should not do anything which causes damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear. 

It can be difficult to identify what is normal wear and tear and what is excess wear and tear 

A landlord must take the following into consideration when determining what is considered normal wear and tear: 

● the length of the tenancy, 

● the number of occupants in the dwelling, 

● whether or not there were children living in the dwelling, 

● whether any deterioration to fixtures, furnishings, walls or floor coverings reflected “ordinary and reasonable use”, and other relevant matters including: 

○ the condition and age of fixtures and furnishings at the commencement of the tenancy 

○ type of flooring (carpet, tiles, wood or laminate) 

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