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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