how often should a landlord change the carpet
The best way to deal with it is just to ask the landlord â in writing â to replace the carpets, pointing out that they were old and stained when you moved in (hopefully this will have been noted on a check in inventory). Common sense says that carpets should really be replaced every 5-10 years.
The only time a landlord must replace the carpet is if it somehow affects the health or safety of the tenants, such as if the carpet is moldy, unsanitary or ripped. The law does not govern aesthetics, so even if the carpet is stained or old, as long as it is in fair condition, the landlord does not have to replace it.