Can I deduct cleaning expense from tenant's security deposit
My tenants moved out but didn't clean the house thoroughly, especially the kitchen, closets, door, light switches. The house was very clean when they move in and much more dirty when they move out. I asked them to clean before they move out but they left it dirty and said it looks clean. I have to hire professional cleaner to clean the whole house and wonder if I can deduct this expense from their security deposit?
Thanks for all your inputs.