

Normal Wear and Tear vs Property Damage
When it comes to the end of a lease, one of the most sensitive matters which needs to be discussed by the property manager and the exiting tenant is the security deposit. This money is paid into an escrow account at the start of the lease agreement to safeguard against possible property damage during the term of occupancy. The debate, however, is identifying what constitutes normal wear and tear and what constitutes property damage. Normal wear and tear does not count against