Property Management
Under Utah's landlord-tenant law, normal wear and tear includes:
ALarge holes in walls
BGradual fading of paint, minor scuffs, and carpet wear from normal use✓ Correct
CBroken windows
DPet damage to flooring
Explanation
Normal wear and tear is the expected, gradual deterioration of property from ordinary use—faded paint, minor carpet wear, small nail holes from pictures. This cannot be charged against the security deposit. Damage beyond normal use (large holes, stains, broken fixtures) can be charged.
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