No
- A tenant is entitled to fair wear and tear which would typically include minor marks and scratches
- A tenant is liable only for damage beyond fair wear and tear
- A landlord is not entitled to betterment I.e. To be in a better position at the end of the tenancy than at the start
In extreme cases a landlord may have a legitimate claim for compensation for replacing the flooring in a room. Consider this scenario:
- Brand new flooring fitted immediately prior to the start of a tenancy
- Single occupier with no pets occupies property for a very short period of time
- Significant damage to the flooring that warrants replacement at the end of the tenancy
For any claim to be reasonable it would need to be supported by evidence.
Further Reading
Can a landlord claim to redecorate whole wall if wall is scratched by tenant? {Jungle Property Blog article}
What is fair wear and tear and what is damage? {Jungle Property Blog article}
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