Whether viewed from an owner's or landlord's perspective, the wear and tear of property are unforeseeable. Nonetheless, you cannot term them in the same category as damage, given there exists an evident distinction between the two. Property wear and tear result from daily use, climatic changes, and ageing, also known as natural deterioration, occurring without any negligence, misuse, or irresponsibility of the resident or tenant. On the other hand, property damage occurs due to abuse/misuse, accident, and laxity. In such a case, a landlord can claim expenses from the tenant by deducting their deposit or direct payment.