Continuing from last time, I will get into a list the obligations that the landlords and tenant each have.
The landlords must:
• Maintain the tenant’s rental unit in a good state of repair and fit for habitation and at the landlord’s expense, complying with health, safety, housing and maintenance standards
• Not withhold the reasonable supply of fuel, electricity, hot and cold water and other utilities (the exception to this is if the tenant agreed to obtain and pay for these services him/herself.)
• Not interfere with the reasonable enjoyment of the tenant and members or his or her household and guests
• Not harass or interfere with the tenant
• Not seize the tenant’s property without legal process
The tenants must:
• Pay rent on time
• Behave well
• Clean the rental premise
• Repair any damage caused by the tenant or a person who the tenant permits on the premises
• Hot harass or interfere with the tenant
• Contact the landlord in the event a serious problem arises involving repairs or services
• Permit entry for repairs or showing of premises for next tenant or purchaser
These are the general guidelines of the responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant. Both parties complying to these rules with help bring forth a healthy relationship.
Glen Chapman
Broker of Record with Club “100″ GMAC Real Estate
www.club100realestate.com
