Question

Tanya, a tenant gave Lou, her landlord, a $1,000 security deposit when she moved in. When she moved out four years later, Lou withheld $500 from Tanya's deposit because the carpet was 50% worn out. This was the only damage in the apartment. The carpet has a normal useful life of eight years, and it costs $1,000. How much of the security deposit was Lou entitled to withhold?

A. $500, because wear and tear is the responsibility of the tenant.

B. Nothing; Tanya should replace the carpet before moving out.

C. Nothing, because the wear and tear here was ordinary and reasonable.

D. The entire value of the carpet, i.e., $1000.

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