Your Responsibilities for Taking Care of the Property
Keeping Your Place Livable and Healthy
Tenant rights are, for the most part, set by state law, so you should check for the specific laws that affect tenants in your state.
Your responsibilities
Here are some of the basic responsibilities you will have when renting a place to live:
- Keep the apartment clean
- Put out garbage in proper containers
- Use electrical and plumbing fixtures properly
- Follow local housing, health and safety rules
- Do not damage the landlord's property or disturb neighbors
- Make sure guests do not destroy the landlord's property or disturb other residents
- Use appliances with care
- Notify the landlord when repairs are needed
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