Community contributors: 昆哥, Jessie, FL
Summary
Key Points
Why it matters: 帮助房东明确租赁法律对自然磨损的判定边界，避免在退租仲裁中因材质选择或举证不当而遭受损失。
在处理租客退租押金争端时，若双方协商一致可通过RTBA直接办理；若进入VCAT仲裁，法庭对自然损耗的判定范围通常较为宽松。对于地板划痕等日常使用痕迹，法庭普遍视作正常磨损。房东在装修出租房时应优先考虑耐磨材质，合理预估维修成本，降低潜在仲裁风险。
Practical Takeaway
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