landlord is responsible for?
Mainly, the landlord is responsible for making sure the property is fit to live in and basic things work. Most repairs are usually the landlord’s responsibility, especially larger things like the furnace, hot water heater, air conditioner, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, etc. Make sure the lease has either the landlord’s or property manager’s contact information—telephone number, email address, etc.—and how to contact the landlord or property manager in an emergency.
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What are the main things the tenant is responsible for?
You are required to 1) pay rent and 2) keep the property in good condition. Any other responsibilities will be listed in the lease. Sometimes the tenant is responsible for minor repairs and the landlord is responsible for major repairs. Make sure you know what repairs you are responsible for before you sign the lease. The tenant is also responsible to pay for any damages that they, or any of their guests, cause.
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What is a security deposit?
This is money that you give the landlord to hold in case you fail to pay rent or if you damage the property. The security deposit is your money. If you do everything that the lease says you are required to do (in most cases, stay for the full term of the lease, pay your rent, and don’t damage the property) then you should get your security deposit back at the end of the lease. This must happen within 30 days after the lease has ended, or 60 days if that’s what the lease says, but it can never be more than 60 days after the lease has ended. The landlord must provide you a written statement that shows any deductions from the security deposit, and why it was deducted. Along with this statement, the landlord must give you any money that is due to you. If you