12 Damages Common examples of wear and tear: • Faded curtains or frayed cords • Furniture indentations and traffic marks on carpets • Scuffed wooden floors • Faded or cracked paint • Loose hinges or handles on doors or windows and worn sliding tracks • Cracks in the walls from building movement • S mall chips and scuff marks on skirtings and door frames • Paint faded or discolouring over time Examples of the types of damages that tenants may be liable for: • Missing, damaged or torn curtains - either caused by the tenant or their pet/s • Tears, stains or burn marks on carpets • Badly scratched or gouged wooden floors • Unapproved paint jobs or large areas of damage e.g. from posters being ripped off walls • Broken window glass e.g. from a child hitting a ball at the window • Holes in the walls left by tenants removing picture hooks or shelves they have installed • Water stains on the carpet caused by overflowing bath or indoor pot plants
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