normal wear and tear - the usual and expected consumption of a consumable asset in the course of its use. Examples are worn pathways on a carpet, tarnished metal fixtures on a heavily used door, burned-out light bulbs, etc. Normal wear and tear would not include a broken window, a missing door, pet-stained carpet, etc. Leases often use this phrase to indicate the dividing line between expenses attributable to the lessor and expenses chargeable to the lessee. Note that the length of the tenancy is a factor in determining what is normal. A long-term tenant might reasonably expect that property would be painted at the lessor's expense. Lessees may forfeit part or all of the damage deposit if excess wear and tear has occurred. See also damage deposit.

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