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A tenant refuses access after receiving proper notice for a permitted landlord entry. What charge does the lease list for each occasion access is denied?
$50 per occasion.
A tenant violates the lease and changes the locks to there front door and does not notify the landlord. The landlord decides to not fine them this time as long as they resolve the problem. 3 months later the locks are not changed, can they still be charged?
Yes. If the landlord overlooks or doesn't act on a lease violation one time, they can still enforce that rule in the future.
(27.)
True or False: Landlord CANNOT require payment up front for any repairs deemed to be the Tenant’s responsibility or neglect/abuse by the Tenant.
False
Three roommates sign one lease. One roommate stops paying rent. Can the landlord seek the full amount owed from another roommate? Why?
Yes. Under joint and several liability, any tenant may be held responsible for all or part of the outstanding obligation.
Define facsimile:
A signed copy of this Lease delivered by facsimile, e-mail or other means of electronic transmission shall be deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original signed copy of this Lease.
(48.)
just the real word for fax
How much is the unauthorized pet fee per incident, and how often can a new incident be counted?
$350 per incident, with each day the violation occurs counted as a separate incident.
How many overnight days may a guest stay before violating the lease's guest rule?
More than 7 days.
Who is responsible for termite and rodent control?
Landlord
If one roommate qualifies for early termination under Section 20(a - active service memeber) or (b-domestic violence), but the other roommates do not, what happens to the remaining tenants' and guarantors' obligations?
The remaining tenant(s) do not get released from the lease.
The remaining tenant(s) are still responsible for all rent and lease obligations.
Any guarantors (co-signers) also remain responsible.
Define: Dispossessory
Landlord can file a dispossessory action against Tenant if any rent or other fees and charges owed by Tenant are not paid in full by the Due Date
(36.)
A legal proceeding used by a landlord to seek possession of a rental property, commonly associated with the start of the eviction proceeding.
Where Exhibit A does not provide a specific fine, fee, charge, or other consequence, Landlord shall have the right to fine Tenant in the amount of ____ per occurrence for any violation of the Rules and Regulations
$100
" Landlord shall have the right, at any time and for any reason (or for no reason), to terminate this Lease upon not less than ______ days written notice to Tenant.
60
How often must tenants change their HVAC air filters?
Every 30 days.
You’re touring a Bridgewater property on a crisp Wednesday morning and notice through a window that the tenant’s stove is on fire. The lease generally requires 24-hour notice before entry. Can you enter without notice?
Define usufruct.
Tenant has only a usufruct, not subject to levy and sale, and not assignable by Tenant.
(23.)
A usufruct is a legal right that allows one person to use and enjoy another person's property.
NO SMOKING - Smoking is not authorized inside of the premises. What is the fee if caught?
New Lease: Tenants pay for the damages/ to premises (cleaning, deodorizing)
Last year Lease: $500.00 charge will be assessed against Tenant for each instance. ($500 fee is separate from damage costs)
A tenant has listed Knoll Creek on Airbnb, Hillory caught it and reached out to the tenant, they have NOT actually rented the unit. Would this still be consisted a lease violation?
Yes. Any advertising or on-line postings, as well as actual rentals, of the Premises by Tenant to vacation or short-term guests or invitees shall constitute an event of default under this Lease.
If the Premises were built before __DATE___, the Lead Based Paint Addendum is attached hereto as Exhibit E and by reference made a part hereof.
1978
rhyme In '78, lead was at the gate
If possession is not granted within ____ days after the Lease Start Date listed in Section 1, then Tenant may prior to taking possession, as Tenant's sole remedy, terminate this Lease by written notice to Landlord
45 days
Define: Tenant at Sufferance
Acceptance of the Holding Over Fee by Landlord shall in no way limit Landlord’s right to treat Tenant as a tenant at sufferance..
(30.)
Someone who remains in a property after their legal right to occupy it has ended, without the landlord's permission.
A dispossessory action has been filed, but the tenant pays what is owed before the court hearing and the action is dismissed. What two fees does the lease list to halt the action?
$75 plus a $250 administrative fee, totaling $325.
If the tenant refuses to sign the AppFolio move-in inspection report, Tenant shall document exceptions or additions in writing by ____ of their lease start date.
8:00 PM
As of __DATE___of the year the lease expires and after, all repairs will be performed by the Landlord and subject to be charged to the Tenant if deemed by the Landlord to be a Tenant charge.
2 Questions:
A tenant lets a utility get disconnected without authorization. What fee does the lease list?
How is roommate matching different and what is the fee for them?
1. $100 fee
2. Roommate matching tenants shall not open, modify, transfer, or disconnect any utility account that Landlord is responsible for. $150
Define Subrogation:
Landlord shall not be liable for any loss that is or would have been covered under a standard renter's insurance policy, and Tenant (for itself and its insurer) waives any rights, including rights of subrogation.
(40.)
Subrogation basically means an insurance company pays you for a loss and then tries to recover that money from whoever it believes was responsible.