It sounds a ploy to fill the loss of rental income between now and getting new tenants. He has nothing to lose, after all and he thinks if he can scare you he'll get an extra $2500 for nothing.
Another question is why does he have to replace the entire floor? Was it just a plank or 2 that's damaged or is it every one?
It costs little, if nothing to go to small claims court, where you would probably win, or are worst case be asked to pay a legitimate amount to have the damaged portions repaired or replaced.
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