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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

James S. Black & Co. v. Charron, 22 Wash. App. 11 (1978)

Citation
James S. Black & Co. v. Charron, 22 Wash. App. 11 (1978)
Parent Document
James S. Black & Co. v. Charron, 22 Wash. App. 11 (1978)
Jurisdiction
Washington (state)
Effective Date
1978-11-28

Full Text

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According to several witnesses at trial, the living room carpet had been damaged by rust or mildew stains from plant containers; an area in front of the wet bar was described as extremely worn and "mutilated." Cigarette burns, some burned through the carpeting into the pad, were found in the den. The carpeting in two bedrooms and a hallway was undamaged. Inquiries about cleaning or repairing the damaged areas were made by the property manager; he was told neither cleaning nor repair would restore the carpeting and the particular pattern of carpeting used in that apartment had been discontinued. The property manager then decided to have the carpeting in the entire apartment replaced since it was one of the most luxurious apartments in the 99-unit complex. There was conflicting testimony over the condition of the carpet at the time Charron moved in. The total cost of replacement was $2,723.19. The trial court, after computing a depreciated value, awarded damages for the carpet against Charron for $1,200.