In a Lease
States how long your lease is active for (how long you will live there under this contract)
What is Term?
EX: Month to Month, Annual, 6-Month
The money you make
Income
Paying this keeps your fridge/electronics running
Electricity Bill
The person you pay rent to
Who is the Landlord/Rental Company?
Section that explains an extra deposit and/or rule for non-humans
What is Pet Policy
The money you pay out
Expenses
Paying this lets you stay in the place you are living
Rent/Mortgage
This is who you call when your rental property needs a repair
Who is the maintenance department?
Other bills you may be responsible for (Name 3)
Water
Electric
Trash
Sewer
Internet
Landscaping/Mow your Lawn
Pest Control
Type of expenses that MUST be paid every month
Bills/Debts
Some landlords pay for this, some don't. Paying this bill means you can take a shower or wash your dishes
Water
This is the person you would call if your apartment has been robbed or if you feel unsafe
Who is 911/Emergency Services?
What do you refer to when you have questions about who is responsible for something in your apartment?
An agreement with a utility company to pay a set monthly rate
A Budget Plan
An Equal Payment Plan
A utility you will need for virtual learning or remote work
What is internet?
This is who you talk to after having a stressful day at school/work
Who is your support system (friend/family/etc.)
What is something you should do at the very beginning and very end of your lease?
Take a video/pictures of the quality/state of the apartment. Participate in a walk-through inspection with the landlord
This is an optional entertainment expense that keeps you connected to pop culture (and build relationships on shared viewing experiences)
What are streaming/subscription services? (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO, Showtime, Amazon Prime, CBS All Access, Youtube Premium, Music Services, etc.)
How much do you spend total per month and is it worth it to have multiple subscription services?
What is meant by First/Last/Deposit?
First: 1st month you will be living in the apartment
Last: last month you will be living in the apartment
Deposit: Fee you pay up front in case you damage the apartment. This fee is typically returned to you but some funds may be withheld to pay for any damage you do to the apartment
This is who you call if you believe you have been discriminated against
Who is a (housing/tenant) lawyer
The Fair Housing Act is the federal law that makes it illegal to discriminate in any housing related transaction based on seven protected classes