Is it the Tenant's responsibility to pay for a painting fee in the state of

[Amy]

Washington? Can Landlord charge me for a painting fee after terminating my lease? The cost is $800 for a 750 sq townhome. Does this sound reasonable? There are a few nail holes on the walls from hanging pictures and 2 big holes that will need sheetrock put in. I understand those are my responsibility to pay. However, I feel i should not be charge for the painting fee. The lease doesn't state anything about nail holes or painting. Will this be consider "damage"?
If not, then why I am I being charge for a painting fee? Please help?

[rhsaunders]

Depends on what constitutes normal wear and tear. If you were there only a few months, and the paint was in good shape at the time and now isn't, expect to pay for repainting. If you were there for ten years, no. In-between -- it's iffy; try to negotiate.

[reenzz]

Nails holes are considered damage...not wear and tear. Maybe the damages are so great that the landlord has no other option but to repaint.

[Mystickjen]

This sounds ridiculous. If the charge wasn't mentioned in the original lease, you can't be charged for it after the lease is terminated.