permissive waste
- Damage to a property resulting from a tenant's neglect in maintaining it in a normal or appropriate manner
- The landlord claimed that the tenant's refusal to fix a leaky faucet constituted permissive waste of the property.
- Upon moving out of the apartment, the tenant was charged for permissive waste due to the considerable damage to the hardwood floors that was never reported.
- Permissive waste can potentially result in legal consequences for the tenant if the lease agreement holds them responsible for regular upkeep of the property.
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