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Wear & Tear                 Damages

Worn out keys                           Lost keys

Loose or stubborn door lock             Broken or missing locks

Loose hinges or handles on doors        Door damage from forced entry

Worn w/traffic dirt on carpeting        Torn, stained or burned carpeting

Carpet seam unglued                     Rust or oil stains on carpet

Scuffed up wood floors                  Badly scratched/gouged floors

Linoleum worn thin                      Linoleum with tears or holes

Worn countertop                         Burns and cuts in countertop

Stain on ceiling from rain/leak         Stain on ceiling from tub leak

Plaster cracks from settling            Wall Marks from kids/carelessness

Faded, chipped or cracked paint         Unapproved (bad) tenant paint job

Loose wallpaper                         Ripped or marked-up wallpaper

Balky drapery rod                       Broken drapery rod

Faded curtains and drapes               Torn/missing curtains and drapes

Heat blistered blinds                   Blinds with bent slats

Dirty window or door screens            Torn or missing screens

Sticky window                           Broken window

Loose or inoperable faucet handle       Broken or missing faucet handle

Toilet runs or wobbles                  Broken toilet seat or tank top

Urine odor around toilet                Urine or pet odor throughout unit

 

Wallace S. Gibson, CPM * GIBSON MANAGEMENT GROUP, Ltd.

Central Virginia

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4 Comments on Guidelines for NORMAL Wear and Tear when Dealing with Tenant Deposit Disbursements!

MAR
09
2010
156,066 Points

This is a great list to distribute to tenants!  I'm going to pass it on to my investor/clients for their use.  Thanks.
12:37pm • #1
706,400 Points 24 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Enjoy * it is a good guide to use with check-in and check-out inspections
12:46pm • #2
MAR
11
2010
238,317 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I am printing too to carry on my final walks. Do you have the tenant with you on final walk thrus?
12:25pm • #3
706,400 Points 24 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I offer to notify residents when the inspection will be and I stress that it is NOT for me to tell them how much $$$ they will get back.   I use any opportunity to question residents about the property and any issues that will be helpful for next residents * I use it as an exit-interview

You may be present at the time we perform the check out inspection of the property; however, you must so advise us of your desire to be present by e-mail  and we will notify you by e-mail of the date and time range * either 10AM-12Noon or 2PM-4PM we have scheduled the inspection.  If you wish to be present at our check out inspection, the utilities should remain on for an additional 3 days in order to accommodate your request. We will schedule the property inspection ONLY AFTER we receive the property keys.  At the check out inspection you will not be told of any damages or assessments to your security deposit nor will you be allowed to correct any deficiencies.    Under Virginia law, we have 45 days to itemize and return your security deposit as we may determine additional charges and/or damages during this period.
12:37pm • #4

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