Here you go:
http://www.servicealberta.ca/pdf/RTA...R_and_TEAR.pdf
Some examples of damages to the physical condition of rental premises for which deductions can be made (when inspection reports are properly completed) are:
- Steam cleaning of rugs with obvious dirt, soil, oil or urine stains or holes
- Badly repaired holes in walls
- Pushed in door panel
- Food, dirt or nicotine on walls, cupboards and appliances
- Broken glass
- Holes in window screens
- Garbage or litter strewn about
- Pet excrements.
The cleaning of carpeting or rugs is one of the main sources of conflict between landlords and tenants. If the tenant had a pet that was not caged, steam cleaning will almost certainly be required regardless of the length of the tenancy. But that doesn’t mean that every time a tenancy ends professional carpet cleaning is required and the expense can be charged to the tenant. If the landlord wants to do that, the carpet will have to have been in such a condition that professional cleaning is required. The landlord cannot charge a tenant for the total replacement of a worn out carpet or rug simply because that particular tenant happened to be leaving at a time when the replacement is required. Spilled liquids, cigarette burns, oil stains or mud tracked onto carpets may be occurrences of everyday living, but they are not normal wear and tear. The overall deterioration to the carpet from repeated cleanings is normal wear and tear.
It doesn't have to be written into your lease agreement.
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