Prorated Deduction Audit Calculator
Standard Useful-Life Schedule (HUD & Court Consensus)
| Asset Category | Useful Life |
|---|---|
| Interior Flat / Matte Wall Paint | 3 Years |
| Enamel / Semi-Gloss Trim & Kitchen Paint | 5 Years |
| Standard Apartment Plush Carpet | 5 Years |
| Upgraded / Commercial Berber Carpet | 8 Years |
| Sheet Vinyl / Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) | 10 Years |
| Hardwood Floor Polyurethane Finish Coat | 10 Years |
| Vinyl / Aluminum Window Mini-Blinds | 3 Years |
| Faux-Wood Blinds / Cellular Window Shades | 6 Years |
INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
Landlord Missed the Deadline or Overcharging for Normal Wear?
Get the complete Keep the Deposit Recovery System: our 48-Hour Move-Out & Dispute Handbook, 7 Fill-in-the-Blank Statutory Demand Letters (citing State Statute), the 50-State Reference Guide, and the Excel Prorated Depreciation Audit Workbook.
- Certified-mail demand templates for missed deadlines & itemized receipt requests
- HUD carpet, paint & appliance useful-life prorated deduction calculator (.xlsx + PDF)
- Room-by-room photo evidence log & small-claims preparation checklist
