Should the landlord choose to repair or replace the carpet anyway the tenant may be made to pay for the cost of the same.
Renters rights california carpet replacement.
Under california landlord tenant guidelines a carpet s useful life.
It does clarify that worn or aged but otherwise undamaged carpet does not affect a property s habitability.
Under california law a residential landlord who accepts partial payment of rent demanded on a three day notice is required to serve a new notice for the balance owed.
How do we get rid of tenants who have filthy units they always pay on time.
Additionally tenants cannot be held responsible for defects in the carpet that existed before they moved in.
But if the carpet is damaged she says it will be replaced at turnover before a new tenant moves in.
Even if no damage to the rental property carpet has occurred age and normal wear eventually triggers the need for replacement.
If the condition of a residential tenant s apartment unit is creating a health or fire hazard the landlord should take.
California law does not specify when landlords must replace carpeting in rental units.