Landlord says my $750 security deposit covers "normal wear" but won't say what that means, who's right here?

Jamie Green · 2026-10-18T23:15:04.598926+00:00

My landlord Ron in Cleveland kept $300 of my deposit for "wear and tear" on the carpets after I lived there 2 years, and when I asked for a list he just said it's standard. Some folks say just eat the cost and move on, but others say a written itemized list is required in most states and I should push back. How did you all handle a deposit fight where the landlord kept it vague? Did itemizing actually get your money back, or did it just make things worse?

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