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Might end up requiring legal representation. So many landlords who break laws and contracts.
Pro
You don’t if it’s not in the lease, but be prepared to have your landlord try to screw you out of your deposit
Def do an in-person walk through with them and document the condition in writing in case you need to take them to small claims court
Pro
Take pictures of everything. As long as it is within “normal wear and tear” you are okay
Also what building? Good chance this might be mine to deal with eventually....
Record your conversations with them about this. VA is a one party consent state.
If it’s not in your lease it’s not your problem. We had it in our lease and we just rented a carpet cleaner and that seemed to be good enough.
Pro
Take a video of your walkthrough and pictures
Rent a carpet cleaner and DIY. VA backs landlords if they decide to take you to court over it/take your deposit.
You should always professionally clean your carpet upon moving out regardless. That way no one can get you for random ish. “Normal wear and tear” is relative to whoever the landlord is you’re dealing with.
If you left the carpets looking like crap then yes.