Kansas deposit deductions should be tied to accrued rent or damages from tenant noncompliance. Ordinary wear and tear is different from damage caused by the tenant.
What that means in plain English
Normal wear usually means the ordinary aging and light use that happens when someone lives in a home. Real damage is different. The line can depend on the condition at move-in, how long you lived there, and what the landlord can prove.
What to document
Keep:
- move-in photos and videos
- move-out photos and videos
- the lease
- cleaning receipts or repair records
- messages about condition
- the landlord's itemized written notice
Why itemization matters
If the landlord keeps money, the written itemization should help you understand what was charged and why. If the charge looks like ordinary use, aging, or routine turnover, raise that clearly in writing.
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