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Can a landlord prevent a tenant from damaging their apartment?

April 26, 2017apartment damaging landlord tenant

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Can a landlord prevent a tenant from damaging their apartment?

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Vandalism is a crime. However, in most cases the landlord is unaware of the damage to an apartment or they do not discover the damage until the tenant has moved out. The best way for a landlord to protect themselves is to thoroughly screen all tenants, perform pre-rental inspections that include photographs of the unit prior to rental and security deposits.