Common use of Damage to Unit Clause in Contracts

Damage to Unit. The unit should be left in the same condition as it was received. If you damage the unit beyond normal wear and tear, you will be assessed the actual costs incurred by Landlord to repair the damage plus the costs of any materials. This includes water damage due to neglect of plumbing or failure to inform landlord of leakage, as well as the need for landlord to restore unit to the state of cleanliness in which the unit was received. Tenant will be charged a $200 fee for items attached to the ceiling. Such fees and costs may be deducted from your security deposit.