As a Tenant, you do have responsibilities. The biggest responsibility of the tenant is to abide by the terms of the lease agreement. The number one issue landlords face is rent collection. The tenant must pay their rent on time.

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Here is a checklist of some tenant responsibilities. As a landlord, I can tell you other then paying your rent on time, please take care of the unit you are renting - keep it clean, don't leave garbage around the exterior and respect the neighbors.

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- Pay the rent on time. Failure to pay rent on time may result in late fees or the basis for eviction. 
- Keep the apartment and the surrounding area clean and in good condition.  - Learn the difference between Normal Wear and Tear and damages or abuse.

-Maintain the smoke detector, fire extinguisher and carbon monoxide detector. While the landlord is responsible in most state for providing these, in most states the tenant is responsible for maintaining them . This means not removing them and replacing the batteries at minimum yearly.

- Use common sense and good manners.

- Notify the landlord if you will be on an extended leave so the landlord may make sure the unit is secured and keep on eye on it. You must pay rent while are on leave.

- Purchase Renter's Insurance. The landlord is not responsible for your personal belongings.