Carpet Replacement Dispute Resolution

Summary

Landlords in Ohio can only charge tenants for damages beyond normal wear and tear. If a landlord claims excessive damage, it can be disputed in small claims court. The carpets age, typically 5-7 years, is a key factor; a 13-year-old carpet is likely normal wear and tear. Legal Aid Society of Northwest Ohio can provide further assistance.

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My son has been living in low income housing for like 13 years and they are replacing a lot of the carpets and things out throughout the complex they have handed him a $*,* Bill and told him his carpet was excessive and that he had 30 days to either pay it and sign paperwork to repay or he'd have to leave he's under Metro
Hello ****, thank you for sharing your son's situation. To provide more accurate information, could you please tell me in which state or city your son's housing complex is located?
FINDLAY OHIO
Hello ****, in Ohio:
- Landlords can only charge tenants for damages beyond normal wear and tear.
- If the landlord's claim of 'excessive' damage is disputed, it can be taken to a small claims court for resolution.
- Legal Aid Society of Northwest Ohio can provide further assistance.
The carpet was supposed to be changed before he moved in and it wasn't and he's been there for 13 years I thought the carpet was supposed to be changed a lot sooner than that and he's been checked by Metro throughout the years and they've never had a complaint and yes it's excessive but they've lived there for 13 years and he's had his daughter for 13 years would that matter
Hello ****,
- The carpet's age may affect the ruling in this case.
- A carpet's life expectancy is typically *-7 years; if it's 13 years old, it's likely considered normal wear and tear.
- Your son's continued occupancy and his daughter's presence might be considered, but the main point is the carpet's age.