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First Steps
Tenant Drama
Lease Faux Pas
DC v. MD
Grab Bag
100
Document that sets out the duties of the landlord and the duties of the tenant.
What is a lease?
100
A tenant's recourse when the landlord has violated the housing code and refuses to fix and/or repair the violations.
What is U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)?
100
The clause in a lease that allows the landlord to start eviction proceedings without giving a tenant the usual 30-day notice and is legal only when eviction is based on nonpayment of rent.
What is waiver of notice to quit?
100
This jurisdiction holds landlord/tenant proceedings on Wednesdays only.
What is Montgomery County, MD?
100
The law that prevents the landlord from being able to change the locks on a tenant's residence.
What is self help?
200
Individual who brings a case before the court on their own without legal representation.
What is a pro se party?
200
When a tenant transfers the right of possession for the duration of the term.
What is a sublease?
200
A landlord cannot waive this duty in the lease as such waiver would be illegal. It is his duty to repair violations to DC Fair Housing Code and provide habitable units.
What is warranty of habitability?
200
An offer made by a judge to discuss with the opposing party possible solutions before entering into a judgment. (Hint: this only occurred in DC courts).
What is mediation?
200
The length of time a tenant has until they are evicted from their apartment after they are convicted by the courts of an illegal activity.
What is 30 days?
300
Situations where a tenant reports sanitary violations or violations of minimum housing standards and the landlord cannot evict the tenant in retaliation.
What is retaliatory eviction?
300
When a tenant has defaulted on rent but remains in possession.
What is a holdover?
300
For the following clauses, classify as legal or illegal lease clause: a requirement for tenant to pay attorney and court fees in any court action.
What is an illegal lease clause?
300
This court proceeding lacked the option of mediation and was solely judgments for eviction or dismissal.
What is Montgomery County, MD?
300
The program that assists DC residents with emergency housing services and help moving.
What is ERAP?
400
Something that is violated when the premises is in violation of the code (other than the respective state's code).
What is implied warranty of habitability?
400
For the following clauses, classify as legal or illegal lease clause: limiting the landlord's liability for negligence or failure to make repairs.
What is an illegal lease clause?
400
This court was much more tenant friendly and interested to help resolve issues.
What is DC Superior Court?
500
For the following clauses, classify as legal or illegal lease clause: right to entry allowing the landlord to come into tenant's apartment to inspect for damages, make repairs, and show unit to persons interested in living in the building.
What is a legal lease clause?