Restoring rental property to the original state
This is a theoretical question strictly for my own enlightenment. I like to learn odd things. :)
I know that the general rule of the law is that you have to return the property in the same condition that you got it. And that a tenant may be required to pay the landlord to undo any unapproved "improvements" (adding a deck, say). Does the landlord have to actually undo the improvement after getting that money? Or can they take the money and keep the improvement? I know that if you are in a car accident, the owner of the car doesn't have to use the money to fix damages, and was wondering if the same thing applied here. Or would the law consider that unlawful enrichment?