Yes. A landlord can ask for extra money to cover the cost of damages greater than the security deposit.
Landlords may need to take legal action to recover extra money. In court, they will have to prove:
- the tenant caused the damage
- the damage was more than normal wear and tear and
- the cost of fixing the damage is more than the security deposit
Alternatively, landlords may consider mediation as a dispute resolution option.
March 2020
