A question regarding the responsibilities of a tenant when moving out of a rented property.
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Peace be upon you. Regarding your question, the rented property (like a house or a car) is considered a trust in the hands of the tenant for the duration of the lease. Therefore, the tenant is not liable for damages unless there has been negligence or misuse, such as using the property in an unusual manner. However, the landlord has the right to require the tenant to compensate for any damages, even if they were not due to negligence, and this can vary depending on the country and the agreements between landlords and tenants. If the damage was caused by a child, the guardian is not liable unless it is considered negligence on their part, or if the landlord has stipulated liability. If the child has independent assets, the landlord may claim compensation from the guardian. Otherwise, the child will be responsible for any damages caused after reaching maturity. Note that intentional damage, such as coloring on the walls or making holes, is considered negligence. If the child is very young and the parents did not prevent this behavior, it is considered negligence on the part of the parents; otherwise, it is the child's own negligence.