What is classed as reasonable wear and tear?
Fair wear and tear is the normal deterioration of an item in normal use, however it is a landlord’s decision on what is reasonable wear and tear and what is excessive dilapidation. Fair wear and tear is based on the length of the tenancy, the number and ages of the Tenants, the condition and ages of the items and the expected lifespan of these items. Charlie’s Agents ensure that the condition of the property is noted down in the inventory prior to the tenancy beginning for reference of the original condition of items in question.
