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Question: We just moved out of a rental and we had it professional cleaned and carpets cleaned. Our landlord is deducting from our deposit depreciation for the carpet. we lived there three years and in those 3 years we had the kids rooms get a couple small stain. I understand the stains but can the land lord take money away from us for depreciation on the carpet? every house is going to get depreciation over time and use and they are the one renting it out and even if they weren't they would be living in it them selves. if a landlord can do that than they are going to start doing it for the house. Ty

Answer: It's not really depreciation of the carpet, it's more like damages for the stains. If you disagree with the amount the landlord is charging you, you can sue the landlord in small claims court for all of your deposit that you think he kept unfairly.