Dictionary
reasonable wear and tear
the damage or decrease in value that results from ordinary, everyday use of property
The landlord complained that the damage to the property was beyond that which would be considered reasonable wear and tear.
Phrase Bank
- The Tenant's (=person renting property) obligations are subject to reasonable wear and tear.
- We are not responsible for any deterioration of the object caused by reasonable wear and tear.
- Remember to allow for reasonable wear and tear on any property you provide.
- The damage was due to reasonable wear and tear.
Additional Notes
- Synonyms for this phrase are normal wear and tear and fair wear and tear.