My deposit rights - What is acceptable for my landlord to deduct

[Deleted User]

google is your friend

http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-remove-tire-marks-from-vinyl-flooring/

Few suggestions there, most been suggested on here.

I just googled 'remove tyre marks from lino'

G_M

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dimbo61

You have lived in the property and unless it was a Brand new property and LIKE NEW when you moved in the LL needs to allow for " fair wear and tear "
He cannot have "betterment" and unless he had a detailed inventory or a Video inventory he cannot prove what the condition of the property was like when you moved in.
If he tries to take large deductions from your deposit then take it to arbitration with the DPS

silvercar

You have lived in the property and unless it was a Brand new property and LIKE NEW when you moved in the LL needs to allow for " fair wear and tear "

Which won't include bike marks on the kitchen floor!

01zesty01

Ah great the section of
2) Professional cleaning

Many tenancy agreements require tenants to have the property 'professionally cleaned' at the end of the tenancy. However

* if the property was not cleaned to that standard at the start of the tenancy, the LL cannot enforce such a clause, and

* in any event, what matters is the condition of the property, not how it is achieved. If the tenant (or their 'unprofessional' friends/family) can clean to the required standard, the LL canot enforce 'professional cleaning'.

Also I think the garden now looks ok. Only issue now is the tyre marks... tired soo many things... I had an old magic sponge that did not work so I will try a new one.

01zesty01

Ok so I think I can say the garden is tidy enough and the carpets should be fine. In my inventory it just says all in good condition (some furniture marks) so he can't ask for a professional clean.
However I have tried everything with the tire marks (they are actually a bit yellow which I think means it has stained it).
So ... Any advice on a sensible amount the charge for replacement vinyl/lilo in a very small kitchen. I don't think it was new when I moved in and I have been here for 3 years. I know he can't charge me full price as that would be 'betterment' but any ideas?

[Deleted User]

I purchased a 2.5x1.5M piece of lino for £25 when I redid the bathroom here.., but I'm afraid he could charge a bit more than 'cheap' and installation costs too. But again, would have to take into account that the lino wasn't new when you moved in plus 3 years. So can only charge a proportionate amount. He's not entitled to a refund of brand new replacement for old.

sniggings

you needed to have signed the inventory when you moved in or he can't use that, which means he will find it very hard to claim for anything.

Don't go fitting the wallpaper as he can say you made it worse, it's not your place to repair it.

Remember it's not replacement cost you will get charged,it will e an amount taking into account how old the flooring is and wear and tear and the damage you have done.

01zesty01

I did sign an inventory - I am wondering if I can use that on the inventory It stated
Vinyl flooring - Showing signs on wear (I added an additional comment to say it was particularly worn in the corners) to make sure he can't over charge. Realistically if it was showing wear already and that was almost 3 years ago!!

Pixie5740

If you've got a check-in inventory documenting the condition of the flooring then yes, use it. In any case you cannot be charged for fair wear & tear the deposit is for damages over and above fair wear & tear.