Under California law, carpet has a 10 year life expectancy. However, does that still apply if a pet destroys the carpet (as in my case)? For example, my lease is written with the following stipulation (as part of a pet addendum):
8. Tenant will be held responsible for all costs associated with replacing the carpet should it be damaged by the pet. If the carpet is damaged and needs replacing but the existing carpet can’t be matched, the tenant shall pay to have the
entire unit carpeted. Any additional costs for sealing the floors or walls will also be the tenant’s responsibility.
