Tenant's compensation standard for damaged houses

The standard is determined according to the actual loss principle, legal basis and contract agreement.

1. principle of actual loss: the lessee shall compensate for the actual loss of the house and its facilities caused by its fault, that is, the cost required to repair the damage. This includes, but is not limited to, the cost of re-purchasing or repairing damaged items, as well as the necessary maintenance labor costs.

2. Legal basis: In China, the Civil Code stipulates that the lessee shall properly keep the leased property, and if the leased property is damaged or lost due to improper keeping, it shall be liable for damages. The standard of compensation is usually based on the reasonable cost of restitution. If it cannot be repaired, depreciation and market value loss will be considered.

3. Contract agreement: In the lease contract, the landlord and the tenant can pre-agree on the compensation clause for the damage to the house, such as clearly listing under what circumstances the damaged tenant needs full compensation and under what circumstances the compensation is proportional. The contract has legal effect, and the tenant should make compensation according to the standards agreed in the contract.