ᐅ Adhesive Strength of Hardwood Flooring – How Does It Deteriorate?
Created on: 27 Jun 2023 19:53
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Vane2023
Hello dear parquet enthusiasts,
After I moved out, I was accused of having the parquet floor replaced because some of the parquet boards did not have sufficient adhesive strength in certain areas. The parquet is 30 years old. The average lifespan is 30-40 years. Sanding and sealing is required every 10-15 years. I am not sure if the landlord has done this. Could poor maintenance be the cause, and if so, how?
Thank you in advance!
After I moved out, I was accused of having the parquet floor replaced because some of the parquet boards did not have sufficient adhesive strength in certain areas. The parquet is 30 years old. The average lifespan is 30-40 years. Sanding and sealing is required every 10-15 years. I am not sure if the landlord has done this. Could poor maintenance be the cause, and if so, how?
Thank you in advance!
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xMisterDx29 Jun 2023 19:11Aha. So how do you get your money back if the landlord says, "I’m not giving it to you, you caused damage"?
By doing nothing? That should be interesting.
By doing nothing? That should be interesting.
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chand198630 Jun 2023 07:19xMisterDx schrieb:
Aha. So how do you get your money back if the landlord says, “I won’t give it to you; you caused damage”?
By doing nothing? That sounds interesting. Not “doing nothing,” if the landlord withholds the security deposit. Rather, do nothing that the landlord could use as evidence in a potential legal dispute—which is likely if they keep the deposit. The burden of proof lies solely with the landlord.
Where did you read otherwise?
I’m wondering why this wasn’t noticed during the final inspection. How does “loss of adhesive strength” even become apparent?
MaxiFrett schrieb:
Notify the liability insurance and let them decide/pay.
I wouldn’t worry about it at all.
If you caused the damage, that’s exactly what it’s for. Excuse me? You want the landlord to get a new floor at someone else’s insurance expense?
The landlord has their own insurance—namely, the reserves from rental income.
And it’s not even clear that any damage actually exists.