Can/should items like this be compensated for from tenant bond?

A tenant in one of my properties has left and I receive an email from the PM asking for my opinion on whether we should seek compensation for the damages (ie scuff marks, scratches on walls). The property was brand new prior to the tenancy, so there were no defects whatsoever. Attached are some photos. What are your opinions:

 

How long were they there for?

 

probably wear and tear. Might be worth a try though.

 

Disappointing yes, annoying but probably fair wear and tear IMO.
Depends on the PM and tenant.

 

It depends how long they were there and where those marks are but likely fair wear and tear

 

I just had a similar problem, the property had been fully repainted at a cost of $3,750 when the tenants moved in 12 months ago. They had stuck plastic hooks all over the walls and where they had taken them down they had taken paint off. Their two small children had scratched walls and written on one.
I went with my agent and he told them that the cost of the repainting of the damaged walls would have to come from the Bond. They agreed. The tenants have now moved and I have had the painter in and had the walls repaired. The cost was $690, which is to come from the Bond.
I have put the townhouse on the market now, so it needed to be in good condition. I paid for the varnishing of the cupboards and stairs etc. Only the tenant damage came from the Bond.

 

just on 1 year

 

Seems like fair wear in tear. Mainly because it’s either in tight area (shelf or cupboard) and the joint levels. Unless it’s systematic (i.e in many places and obvious locations like middle of the wall) I wouldn’t bother.

 

Yes it is. Ok, lets say it is wear and tear... I can go look in all the cupboards in my house of 9 years and I wont find one such mark anywhere.

 

The joys of owning IPs..

 

Is the paint in the IP a good quality wash and wear paint - like Dulux?

I ask, because the paint job on the skirting is rubbish so the paint used may be low quality too, with not enough coats.

I rented for years and it was common for a chair just lightly touching a wall to make a grey mark on the paint. Not a dent just a mark.

This was due to landlords using cheap, flat paint that marks easily.

 

I never thought I was strict, but I'm surprised to see people saying wear and tear here. I would absolutely want this rectified.

The vast majority of those marks will come off the wall with magic erasers or gumption (use with caution!). There's a bit of dirt in the corners that'll come straight off with a toothbrush.

I can't quite see- is there actual damage to that laminate edging or is it just scuffing that will clean off?

 

Fair wear and tear.
Looks like flat paint which marks easily.
You can’t expect a property to remain pristine forever.
Marg

 

I tend to agree with Tom. Some of those are wear and tear but some look like direct damage. Hard to tell from photos but after one year it shouldn't look like that.