Melted Carpet (Grease) - Damage Deposit?

[Merriora]

Hello

My renters recently decided to move out...within the last couple weeks, they had an accident with hot grease dripping on the carpet (cooking and tried to turn on smoke detector in livingroom with pan in hand). Its not a huge area destroyed, but definitely noticeable and an issue for any future renters. Their damage depost was $425. Approx. 200 sq ft of carpet at $5-$7 sq ft to re-install new stuff. Called a few carpet places and they say they wouldn`t be able to repair the carpet by splicing in a new piece as it would be very noticeable.

Is this a case were the entire damage deposit should be taken? Any other suggestions?

Thanks

 

[Dan_Eisenhauer]

What does your logic tell you?

You have a $425 deposit, and the cost to repair the damage is in excess of $425.

Why are you even questioning that option? Get and keep photos of the damage. And, keep your receipts.

 

[David90]

QUOTE (Dan_Eisenhauer @ Apr 12 2009, 12:44 PM) What does your logic tell you?

You have a $425 deposit, and the cost to repair the damage is in excess of $425.

Why are you even questioning that option? Get and keep photos of the damage. And, keep your receipts.


And send them the bill for any outstanding amounts

 

[Mike Milovick]

QUOTE (Merriora @ Apr 12 2009, 02:24 PM) Their damage depost was $425.

You are allowed to take damage deposit legally in BC?

Mike