What happens if the damage is in excess of the bond?

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If the damage was due to a careless act or omission on your behalf, the maximum you may have to pay is the equivalent of four weeks’ rent or your landlord’s insurance excess, whichever is lower.
If the damage was accidental and is covered by the landlord’s insurance policy, you may not have to pay for it, even if it exceeds your bond.
However, if you or an invited guest *intentionally* damaged the property, your landlord can ask you to repair the damage or pay for the costs of repair, even if the damage exceeds the bond. The Tenancy Tribunal may *award compensation* for the landlord - which means you must compensate the landlord for the damage you caused. The tribunal can also make a *work order* when it is satisfied that the intentional damage is intentional or when the landlord’s insurance does not cover the damage.
No matter how expensive it may be, your landlord cannot ask you to cover damage caused by burglaries, natural events, or fair wear and tear.
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