LEASE RULES
What document tells you the rules of the property?
The lease.
Your faucet is dripping.
Answer: Maintenance.
Saying hello and being friendly.
Answer: Good neighbor.
When is rent due?
Answer: On the date stated in the lease
Should you keep the porch clean?
Answer: Yes.
What should you check before getting a pet?
Lease and pet policy
Your toilet stops working.
Answer: Maintenance (urgent)
Playing loud music after 10 PM.
Answer: Not good.
If you can’t pay rent, what should you do first?
Answer: Contact management early.
What should you do with trash?
Answer: Bag it and dispose properly.
True or false: You can paint without asking.
False - Ask first
You smell gas.
Answer: Emergency.
Parking in someone else’s space.
Answer: Not good.
What happens if you avoid management calls?
Answer: Late fees, violations, risk of eviction.
Why is renter’s insurance helpful?
Answer: Covers your belongings in emergencies.
Name two things that usually require landlord approval.
Painting, installing appliances, long-term guests, pets.
You see mold growing.
Answer: Maintenance (urgent).
Talking calmly to a neighbor about an issue.
Answer: Good neighbor.
Name a way to keep track of rent payments.
Answer: Receipts, bank records, online portal.
What should you do before moving out?
Answer: Give notice and follow move-out steps.
What’s one consequence of breaking the lease?
Answer: Fees, eviction, loss of assistance, or non-renew
Your heater stops working in winter.
Answer: Emergency or urgent maintenance.
Throwing trash off your balcony.
Answer: Definitely not good.
Why is paying on time important?
Answer: Keeps account good, prevents fees/eviction, supports tenancy.
Name one responsibility tenants often forget.
Answer: Reporting small issues early.