To sum this up - landlords can not withhold the deposit for rent owed, for normal wear and tear, and carpet cleaning with normal wear and tear.
In my opinion it is still very vague, but the more detailed the lease can be, as well as the Move-in Mastery being detailed on expectations of the upkeep. The more clarity the tenant receives in the beginning, there will be less surprises at the time of move out.
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