I'd have a close read of your rental agreement contract before hand.<snip>
There seems to be 2 opinions to this topic, both I appreciate but am inclined to sway towards the fact that if she neglects (<-- used very lightly so dont slaughter me) the property then she should be liable.. Nothing that a conversation with her wont sort out. I've arranged to pop to her Thurs.
I'd also advise having a brief chat with your solicitor about the legals of all this before you broach the subject.
Know where you stand in relation to the law before requesting someone to fulfil obligations in a matter like this - no points for being clueless or relying on the free advice given here.
ONQ.