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WA state landlord tenant act, is landlord required to replace carpet after a certain number of years

Asked over 3 years ago - Kent, WA
Landlord / Tenant Real Estate

After living in an apartment for two years is it required that the apartment repace the carpet when i move out?

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Answered over 2 years ago. Landlord / Tenant Lawyer in Tacoma, WA.
No, it is not required by statute. The market will tell the landlord when they need a new carpet. In other words, if the landlord cannot rent the apartment because the carpet is so gross, it is time to put in new carpet.

Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell
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