Property Management

Which of the following is a LEGAL basis for a North Dakota landlord to deduct from a tenant's security deposit?

ANormal wear and tear from routine use
BDamage beyond normal wear and tear caused by the tenant✓ Correct
CRepainting rooms that were the landlord's original color
DReplacing carpet that simply aged during the tenancy

Explanation

Landlords may deduct from security deposits for damages beyond normal wear and tear. Normal wear and tear—such as minor scuffs, carpet aging, and paint fading—is expected from ordinary use and cannot be charged to the tenant.

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