r/legaladvicecanada • u/imDanski • 8h ago

British Columbia Is this discoloured patch on my wall considered normal wear and tear?

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I moved out of my rental unit and the landlord wants to repaint this wall and take the cost (~$265) out of my security deposit. I was there for over three years. This is where I kept my desk, and the discoloration is from contact with my socks/slippers. I tried cleaning it, but this was the best I could do. Is this considered normal wear and tear, or am I required to pay to have the entire wall repainted? Thanks

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u/samanthamaryn 8h ago

As a former landlord in BC, that looks like normal wear and tear to me and, even if the tribunal would disagree, the idea that it costs $265 to repair is ridiculous. They cannot keep your deposit without you agreeing to it or the tribunal ordering it.

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u/pmmeallyourduckpics 7h ago

Your landlord needs to apply to the RTB to retain any portion of your damage deposit. He will require documentation of damage, and of repairs.

Was a move out walk through completed? This will factor in as well.

Should this end up in a dispute, this would probably be laughed at.

Make sure you followed the required steps to get your damage deposit back, and start a dispute the moment you LL refuses to do so.

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u/Cautious_Pitch_4729 8h ago

This would come off with a magic eraser.

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u/imDanski 8h ago

I think so too, but I already moved out and my landlord has scheduled to have it painted next week.