Damage Vs. Wear And Tear – What To Look For After The Move Out

One of the most important things to do after a tenant has moved out is to tour the rental property and determine what’s been left damaged vs what is acceptable wear and tear.

Knowing the difference between damage vs. wear and tear is important because a property may at first look damaged but the reality is that the damage could be classified as wear and tear,

In this article, we will break down the difference between damage vs. wear and tear so that you will know what to look for when touring your rental property after your tenant moved out.

Diagnosing Acceptable Wear And Tear

Let’s face it if your tenant lived on the property for 12 months, or longer, it’s going to show signs of wear and tear,

Some of the most common things to look for include: faded paint, loose wallpaper, dirty carpet, broken blinds, or dirt that’s built upon windows.

Thankfully, a property that’s left with acceptable wear and tear can be easily cleaned and repainted because any expenses to cover the cost of cleaning can take out of that deposit.

How To Know When A Rental Property Is Damaged

During the process of doing the property walkthrough, you should also be looking for signs of obvious damage to the rental property.

Knowing the difference between damage and acceptable wear and tear is easy to spot because property damage will take longer to fix and can be more costly to repair.

Some of the most common signs of property damage include broken appliances, stains on the flooring, flea infestations, holes in the walls, broken doors or windows, and scratches from pets on floors or walls.

Contact RPM Central Valley

Hiring a property manager will save you the time, money, and hassle of managing your rental property yourself and most importantly, diagnosing damage vs acceptable wear after a tenant has moved out.

To learn more about the property management services that we can offer you, contact us today by calling (209) 572-2222 or click here to connect with us online.