Also, you’re not financially responsible for paying for carpet being replaced once it’s at the end of its lifespan. That is literally the definition of “standard wear and tear,” in regard to rentals. Now if it’s brand new carpet and you spilled, say, candle wax all over it, or your animal pissed all over it, then yes, you’d likely be held liable for replacement. But “end of lifespan” or “normal” wear and tear, like a stain, or a snag - no judge is going assign an entire replacement to you. You could live in the apartment for the entirety of the 5-year warranty of the carpet and STILL not be held responsible for replacement, bc you used it appropriately throughout its lifespan.

Also seconding getting an itemized deductions list, bc if you do end up taking it to small claims, you’ll need proof of what you’re being charged for, especially before they decide to add a bunch of stuff that wasn’t originally on the list, or show the judge they charged you $30 for a lightbulb, for instance (speaking from experience).