Defining 'Fair Wear and Tear'

‘Fair wear and tear’ basically means the normal deterioration of a property from ordinary, everyday use. Factors like exposure to the elements, time, and day-to-day living contribute to this.

Fair Wear and Tear

  • Faded curtains or frayed cords
  • Furniture indentations and traffic marks on the carpet
  • Scuffed wooden floors
  • Faded, chipped, or cracked paint
  • Worn kitchen benchtop
  • Loose hinges or window/door handles; worn sliding tracks
  • Cracks in the walls from movement
  • Water stains on carpet from a leaky roof or bad plumbing
  • Worn paint near light switches

Damage

  • Curtains missing or torn by a pet
  • Stains or burn marks on the carpet
  • Badly scratched or gouged wooden floors
  • Unapproved or poor-quality paint job
  • Burns or cuts on benchtop
  • Broken windows from an accident
  • Holes in walls from nails or removing picture hooks
  • Water stains on carpet from an overflowing bath or indoor plants
  • Paint damage from Blu-Tack or sticky tape
  • Mould or mildew from improper ventilation
  • Damage from breaking a lock to enter

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