carpet damage in rented property.

[baggysenior]

recently i had a power cut and when the power came back on i noticed that a spot light i had on my bedside table had been knocked to the floor. I'd obviously had it on when the power went off because when i picked the lamp up it was on and had burnt a hole in the carpet. I've only recently moved in and the carpet was new (typical)its a huge room- i havent told my landlord yet as i dont want him to think i'm a bad tenant. I'm presuming i'm liable, am i right? should i replace the carpet now?

[Ethel]

No. Replace it just before you end the tenancy.

You never know, you could replace it with a lovely new one and spill coffee, paint, bleach, vomit on it before you leave.

:)

[bednobs]

do you have accidental cover o your contents insurance - it might be covered

[baggysenior]

hi, yes i do have contents insurance but its only a standard policy and it dosent include carpet damage. Typical.