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Peeling paint, sun damage or a small number of scuffs are considered normal wear and tear and the landlord should touch them up between tenants.If the paint has holes in it, excessive scuff marks or other marks such as drawings or scribbles, it is considered damage caused by a tenant.

Painting If you have lived in the home for more than two years, more than likely the home will need to be painted, and per California law, it would be the responsibility of the owner. The exception would be if you maliciously damage the walls or painted the walls a different color.

A credit check can be imposed as a condition of your renewal. However - your apartment must provide a notice in advance that your credit report will be pulled as a result. I've only rented one apartment in my life, back when I was in college, but there was only an initial pull, none for renewals.

Routine painting: Much like routine carpet cleaning, if a tenant did something that caused the landlord to be forced to paint (smoking is a common example), then it is likely legal that the landlord charge the tenant to paint.

Lease Changes That You Both Agree Upon The two of you are free to change the terms of your lease at any time if you both want to. Follow the instructions for making changes in rental agreements, above.

Once you sign a lease, you and your landlord are both legally bound to it.If you and your landlord both agree, you can alter your lease at any time. Neither of you can make the change alone, however. When your lease ends and it's time to renew, your landlord may offer your renewal under different terms.

Are tenants responsible for painting? No, tenants are not responsible for painting a rental property unless it is agreed upon and included in their lease. A tenant that paints a rental property without approval can be subject to funds being witheld from their security deposit.