Q: Can the landlord charge me for wear on a tubs enamel paint?
A: Most residential leases obligate the tenant to return the premises to landlord at the end of the lease term in the condition in which it was originally leased, subject to normal wear and tear. You need to read the "surrender" clause in your lease to see what condition the premises must be in at the end of the lease. If you have "normal wear and tear" language, I do not think wear on tub enamel can be charged to you as this would be considered "normal." If you were using the tub for something other than bathing and/or you damaged the enamel beyond normal wear and tear, your landlord could charge you for fixing it.
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