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Can landlords ask tenants to pay for repairs after vacating? Heres what law says

Landlords can seek repair costs from former tenants. This applies only when damage exceeds normal wear and tear and is proven to be tenant-caused. Routine maintenance like whitewashing remains the landlord's duty. Tenants can contest claims with defenses like pre-existing damage or lack of proof. Security deposits can be withheld for justified damages, not arbitrarily.

16 Mar 2026 7:25 am