Wear and Tear Vs. Damages
Note: If there is no move-in condition report from the current resident (SPM handles this if we place the resident), then we will be unable to legally charge the resident for damages.
| Wear and Tear | Damages |
|---|---|
| Small nail holes caused by a 6 penny nail or smaller. A 6 penny nail is 2 inches long and is used for hanging picture frames and other items on walls | Large holes from hanging shelving, pictures, screws, wall anchors, flat screen television brackets or any other wall hanging that causes damage larger than a 6 penny nail |
| Hard water deposits. | Buildup of dirt, mold, mildew, or water stains from a preventable or unreported water leak or drip |
| Loose or stubborn door lock | Broken or missing locks |
| Loose hinges or handles on doors | Damage from a door from forced entry, or damage from using feet to open doors |
| Worn carpet traffic patterns | Torn, burned, stained, missing, ripped, scratched, or snagged carpet, pet damage. Note that carpet must be prorated for useful life. |
| Faded finish on wood floors | Gouged, warped or water damaged wood floors |
| Linoleum worn thin | Linoleum with tears, chips or holes |
| Worn countertops due to daily use | Burned, cut, stained, scratched or water damaged countertops |
| Drywall cracks from settling | Holes in walls, doors, screens or windows from misuse, negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse |
| Faded, chipped or cracked paint | Unapproved or poor tenant paint job |
| Loose wallpaper | Ripped or marked-up wallpaper |
| Worn or heat blistered mini-blinds | Broken, bent, cracked or missing slats, wands or hardware. Broken strings. |
| Dirty window and door screens | Torn or missing screens |
| Sticky window | Broken window |
| Loose or inoperable faucet handle | Broken or missing faucet handle |
| Running toilet | Broken toilet seat, tank top or chipped or cracked toilet bowl |
| Musty odor | Urine or pet odor throughout unit. Pet feces throughout unit. |
| Closet bi-fold door off track | Damaged or missing bi-fold door |
| Non-functioning smoke or CO detector | Missing or detached smoke detector or CO detector or missing batteries |
| Non-functioning light fixture | Missing, burnt out, or incorrect style light bulbs |
| Dry lawn | Lawn with dead areas, excessive weeds |
| Slow draining drains | Drains that are clogged by hair, toys, or other non-flushable objects |