21/10/2026
๐ Accidents happen but does that automatically mean a tenant must pay for a brand-new replacement? Not necessarily. A tenant may be responsible for careless or negligent damage to a landlordโs property. However, the landlord should be able to support and justify the cost of the repairs, and not every damaged item automatically means the tenant must pay the full cost of a brand-new replacement.
Know the difference between paying for damage and being charged for an unnecessary upgrade. When in doubt, get legal advice before agreeing to a payment or deduction.