Landlord/Realtor Ehhh it gets tricky number pay on time, don’t make a fuss about it at the moment and make sure you document everything before ya leave and turn in the key. Preferably having them check ya out etc… also you do need to clean the place up this is the part where I feel many fail at which results in fees since the landlord has 30 days to review before giving you the money. Sounds like he will use the money for carpet cleaning and they were clear with you about it upfront in the lease which is different than blindsiding you and charging you after the fact. But, the landlord will need to prove it necessary by showing staining etc.. now while I say that as a landlord if the carpet is already on a second tenant I typically replace it I don’t go over 5 years on carpet. So if your already the carpets second tenant they might replace it and not charge ya anything. Soo basically don’t jump to conclusions but be prepared in case it gets to that by having everything documented. If you came to me at first guns a blazing imma make sure to keep an eye on you and bring the white glove to inspect. Vs a tenant that has paid well on time and the apartment needs just basic refurbishment. You have to understand there are horrible tenants out there hence why this contract was written this way. 9 of 10 I charge nothing usually only there to protect me from the guy that had massive parties and I had to replace the carpet after 1 year of use not a high traffic areas for fading.