united-kingdom tenant tenancy-rules
What is the law around moth damage to wool carpets?
<p>My landlord wants me to pay to replace a carpet because the moths have damage the carpet under my couch over my 2 years of stay.</p>
<p>Is this sort of damage the tenant's fault?</p>

<p>Your tenancy agreement is your first port of call.</p>
<p>If that does not resolve your query, guidance from <a href="https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/tenancy_deposits/what_can_your_landlord_deduct_from_your_deposit" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Shelter</a> states that your landlord may use your deposit to cover damage you caused in the property, and they should only charge you a reasonable amount on a ‘like for like’ basis.</p>
<p>It goes on to say that <em>reasonable</em> amounts of <a href="https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/repairs/damage_to_your_rented_home" rel="nofollow noreferrer">wear and tear</a> do not count as damage, and it depends on the extent, but I would say that 2 years of moth damage falls outside of this definition.</p>
