Tenant Rights
What document outlines the rules between a landlord and a tenant?
What is a lease?
What is the payment you give your landlord each month to live in a property?
What is rent?
Who should you contact id something in your apartment breaks?
Who is landlord or property manager?
What document lists the condition of an apartment before moving in?
What is Move-In checklist?
Scenario:
You realize your rent is due tomorrow, but you don't have enough money to pay it.
What would you do?
Contact the landlord immediately, explain the situation, and ask if a payment plan or extension is possible.
How many days notice does a landlord usually have to give before entering your apartment (except emergencies)?
What is 24 hours?
What is money paid upfront that may be returned when you move out if there is no damage?
What is Security Deposit?
What should you do if you notice a water leak in your apartment?
What is report it immediately?
What should you take photos of when moving into a new apartment?
What is any existing damage?
Scenario:
You accidently break a window or damage something in your apartment.
What would you do?
Report the damage to the landlord/ property manager and take responsibility.
What is it called when a landlord cannot treat you differently because of race, religion, gender, disability, or family status?
What is Fair Housing/ Discrimination Laws?
Name one thing that can cause you to lose part of your security deposit?
Answers: Damage, unpaid rent, cleaning cost
True or False: Tenants are responsible for keeping the apartment clean and safe?
True
Why is renter's insurance helpful?
It protects your belongings
Scenario:
Your neighbor plays loud music at night and it keeps waking you up.
What would you do?
Politely talk to the neighbor first. If the problem continues, report it to management.
True or False: A landlord can lock you out without notice if you are late on rent.
What is False?
What is it called when rent is past due?
What is late rent?
Name one thing tenants should do before moving out?
What important thing should you do with your address when moving so you continue receiving mail?
Submit a change of address with the post office.
Scenario:
Your roommate keeps leaving dirty dishes everywhere and it's causing tension.
What would you do?
Have a calm conversation and set shared expectations or a cleaning schedule.
Your landlord shuts off your electricity to force you to move out without a court order. What is this called?
An illegal eviction
You paid the security deposit when moving into an apartment. If you leave the apartment clean and without damage, what should happen to that money?
It should be returned to you ( Minus any legitimate deductions)
How much notice is commonly required before moving out?
What is 30 days?
Name two utilities.
Answer: Electricity, water, gas, internet
Scenario:
Your landlord shows up at your apartment and wants to come inside without notice.
What would you do?