Is removal of tenant's left-behind items considered cleaning?

[lakeside29]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Michigan

Tenant left a fridge full of stuff (obviously didn't leave the fridge itself clean) as well as a number of items and large boxes in garage. I had to pay a vendor extra money for the time to bag it all up and set out on the front curb for collection. Is this chargeable to security deposit or considered part of normal 'cleaning' - and cleaning in in my state can not be charged to security deposit. I am having to pay quite a bit to patch and repair a number of holes in the plaster - is that normal wear and tear? The lease itself says say that expenses for repairs to walls can come out of deposit, and also says expenses for removing tenant's personal belongings can come out of deposit and that premises will be returned in same condition as rented minus normal wear and tear - obviously a fridge full of old food is not same condition as rented.

 

[BL]

When they talk obout "normal Cleaning " , one can expect when they move out to leave the rental Broom clean ,so to speak .

Obviously leaving food in the fridge is not normal clean .

The following incomplete list is intended as a guide to reasonable interpretation of the differences between expected wear and tear from normal residential use and irresponsible or intentional actions that cause damage to a landlord's property.

Top ones are wear n tear , bottom ones are damage :

Wear & Tear
Damages

Worn out keys
Lost keys

Loose or stubborn door lock
Broken or missing locks

Loose hinges or handles on doors
Damage to a door from forced entry

Worn and dirty carpeting
Torn, stained or burned carpeting

Carpet seam unglued
Rust or oil stains on carpet

Scuffed up wood floors
Badly scratched or gouged wood floors

Linoleum worn thin
Linoleum with tears or holes

Worn countertop
Burns and cuts in countertop

Stain on ceiling from rain or bad plumbing
Stain on ceiling from overflowed tub

Plaster cracks from settling
Holes in walls from kids or carelessness

Faded, chipped or cracked paint
Unapproved (bad) tenant paint job

Loose wallpaper
Ripped or marked-up wallpaper

Balky drapery rod
Broken drapery rod

Faded curtains and drapes
Torn or missing curtains and drapes

Heat blistered blinds
Blinds with bent slats

Dirty window or door screens
Torn or missing screens

Sticky window
Broken window

Loose or inoperable faucet handle
Broken or missing faucet handle

Toilet runs or wobbles
Broken toilet seat or tank top

Urine odor around toilet
Urine or pet odor throughout unit

Closet bi-fold door off track
Damaged or missing bi-fold door