end of tenancy carpet replacement quote

parkrunner

need_an_answer wrote: »

The LL is not obliged to use "bedroom quality " carpet they are entitled to replace with like for like
Potentially the LL used higher grade carpet of the type your link refers to as "high"

The LL isn't able to claim betterment but theres nothing to say that the carpet should be lower grade than what they already have or indeed that they need to use "bedroom quality" stuff

Surely each case must be judged on its own merits and no 2 cases are the same.

need_an_answer wrote: »

The LL does not need to provide receipts or information about the cost of items within a rental property.

Who says cheap carpet doesn't last long?

It depends how it is treated,some can last far longer than 5 years.

In this case it appears that the only reason the OP 's tenanted carpet needs replacing is because its been damaged so nothing to do with wear and tear.

First bolded bit I completely agree with, the second bolded bit means it can't be judged on it's merits though if the LL refuses to prove the original cost.

FBaby

The fact that they factored in a 20% reduction show they have an understanding of the rules around W&T. I expect that they are therefore likely to know how to make a good case to the deposit scheme if you don't agree.

Personally, I would suggest a 30% deduction, you never know, they might have gone for 80% expecting 70%, but in the end, the adjudicator is likely to agree with them unless you can evidence that the carpet wouldn't have reasonable lasted more than 5 years even if treated with care.

kinger101

Sounds reasonable to me.

need_an_answer

parkrunner wrote: »

First bolded bit I completely agree with, the second bolded bit means it can't be judged on it's merits though if the LL refuses to prove the original cost.

I'm glad you agree with the first bolded comment...it was directly lifted from the document you quoted.

The second bolded comment was more in reply to the poster who said the tenant should ask for details of cost etc, I would be happy to justify any cost or receipts to the deposit service if required,but I personally don't think its a question that the tenant should be posing to the LL direct to prove cost

Would it be right for me to directly question the tenant how he spends his money?