What is considered ordinary wear and tear on a Florida tenant's security deposit?

A Florida county court has ruled that the following constitute ordinary wear and tear and my not be deducted from a tenant’s security deposit.

a) Painting: Regular painting of walls is part of normal maintenance associated with the reasonable duration of the tenancy and does not constitute damage caused by the Tenant.

b) Cleaning: Any cleaning necessary for turnover, such as deep cleaning after move-out, falls within the Landlord’s routine responsibilities and is not attributable to the tenant.

c) Repairs to fixtures (e.g., blinds, range tops): Wear and tear from ordinary use, including minor scratches, discoloration, or wear on appliances and fixtures, is not recoverable from the security deposit.

PHILLIPS v. ARIZONA27 LLC, and CLARA HERRERA REALTY, INC., a Florida Corporation. County Court, 9th Judicial Circuit in and for Orange County. Case No. 2024-SC-033816-0. December 25, 2024.  Bottom of Form32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 466a