Is there any law/regulations for the landlord to change carpet every few years?

Question

I live in an apartment( in MA )and wondering if there any law/regulations that says the landlord need to changes the carpet every certain years? When we move in the conditions is not so good (some stains), but we have no choice because we need to move in the same day. We didnt see it at the viewing because of the furniture of the old tenant

Answer 1

There are no regulations requiring carpet replacement. Even though your carpet is not so great, you moved in without complaint, thusly accepting the property 'as is'.

Now is not the time to complain. If your landlord is a real nice person, they MAY replace it at their option, but are not required to do so.

Answer 2

Hi you heard it.but if you still like carpet clean.you buy or rent a shampooer. buying is little cheaper may be check it how much is for everything.how often you will like clean you carpet I like it atleast twice in a year make it three. it not hard though .like any other clothe or somthing need to clean rather it more dirty then the clothes bathroom feet.or from out side too sometime many reason to clean.so you do what you like.like clean carpet no one doing do yourself.and yes you can do it your way.

Answer 3

No, there isn't even law that there is carpeting. Carpeting last about 30 years, so isn't changed unless it is damaged by a tenant.

Answer 4

rent a rug shampooer and some cleaner and scrub. or call a professional cleaner (landlord not responsible for payment) alot of these give discounts so check them out first.