But when it comes to a carpet that is badly stained or damaged a landlord can charge a tenant for cleaning costs or even to replace the entire carpet if it s that badly damaged or stained and they can do it by withholding all or part of the security deposit.
													
																	Can i be charged for carpet not replaced. 
									
	
		
	
																	Also it is illegal for your landlord to charge for carpet replacement when the carpet only suffered from normal wear and tear. 
																	A landlord cannot deduct the cost of repainting or replacing. 
																	I would ask for proof of replacement i all too often see managers charge 3 000 or more to replace then just clean for 300 instead multiple times on a single carpet. 
																	If your landlord will replace the carpet in your rental unit then he must provide you with a copy of the receipts of the charges that they deducted on your security deposit. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Make sure you take pictures and have a carpet company verify that there is pet damage if that s the case. 
																	If the carpet was 3 years old when you moved in and you lived there 2 years and destroyed the carpet then you would be liable for only 2 7 replacement cost. 
																	In most instances the term irreversible damages may mean that the cost of repair may be equivalent to or higher than the cost of buying a new carpet. 
																	In ca if they cannot show a receipt you are likely being ripped off. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	This way they cannot dispute it at least you ll win in court.