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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.
If you need RENTAL ASSISTANCE or already receive
rental assistance, then go
here for additional information. But
what about my landlord, what is the landlord responsible
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Tenant
Responsibilities Checklist. 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.
For Tenant Rights - find your
state laws here.
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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.
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- Keep the
apartment and the surrounding area clean and in good
condition. - Learn the difference between Normal
Wear and Tear and damages or abuse.
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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.
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Use
common sense and good manners.
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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.
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Purchase Renter's
Insurance.
The landlord is not responsible for your personal
belongings.
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Respect
the neighbors. Keep noise to a level that
will not disturb them.
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Repair
any damage occurring to the apartment you
or your guests have caused. Notify
landlord at once of damages.
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Give
the landlord permission to enter the
apartment at reasonable times and with
advance notice (24 hours is common) to
inspect or to make necessary
repairs.
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When moving
out, give landlord proper advance notice. Read
your lease agreement for the terms.
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When
you empty your personal trash, be sure it all goes
in the big trash container or dumpster. If some of
your trash falls on the ground, pick it up and put
it in the dumpster.
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Do
not move additional people in without landlord approval.
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Never
sneak in a pet. It
violates the terms of the rental agreement and isn’t fair to the animal.
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When
you move out be sure the apartment is in the same
condition as when the you moved in. Return the key
to the landlord promptly. This may effect your security
deposit.
See normal
wear and tear.
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Notify
the landlord immediately if the apartment needs
repair. A phone call and in writing.
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