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 <br>What is a tenant?<br>
 <br>A tenant is somebody who pays rent to live in a residential or commercial property (home, home, condo, townhouse) that belongs to somebody else.<br>
 <br>What is a proprietor?<br>
 <br>A  is the owner of the residential or [commercial property](https://www.carib-homes.com) that the renter resides in.<br>
 <br>What is a residential or commercial property supervisor?<br>
 <br>Sometimes, the owner of the residential or commercial property employs somebody to supervise and handle their residential or commercial property for them.<br>
 <br>What is a lease?<br>
 <br>A lease is a written [arrangement](https://phineek.com) between you (the tenant) and the proprietor, permitting you to live in the residential or commercial property in exchange for rent. For your protection, you must only participate in a written lease. The lease states what you are accountable for, and what the property owner is responsible for. Both you and the proprietor sign the lease and you both should do what the lease states. Leases are frequently difficult to comprehend, even for native English speakers, so it is best to have somebody you rely on help you understand your lease, or contact an [attorney](https://livein.gy) to help you.<br>
 <br>What is rent?<br>
 <br>This is the amount of money you will pay the property manager every month. Rent is paid ahead of time, indicating that rent is due at the start of the month, normally on the first of the month, for that month. Make certain you know where and how to pay the rent - online? By check? Cash? If you pay your rent in cash, constantly get an invoice as evidence of your payment.<br>
 <br>What is the term of the lease?<br>
 <br>This is the time duration you and the property manager agree that you can reside in the residential or commercial property, and you will pay rent. Most of the time the term is for one year, however it can be less or more if both you and the property owner concur. When this term is over, you and the proprietor can sign a new lease-if you both agree-and start all over. Or, you can leave the residential or commercial property.<br>
 <br>What are the important things the landlord is accountable for?<br>
 <br>Mainly, the property owner is accountable for making sure the [residential](https://pl-property.com) or commercial property is fit to live in and standard things work. Most repairs are usually the property owner's duty, especially larger things like the furnace, hot water heater, air conditioning unit, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and so on. Ensure the lease has either the landlord's or residential or commercial property manager's contact information-telephone number, email address, etc.-and how to get in touch with the property owner or residential or commercial property supervisor in an emergency situation.<br>
 <br>What are the main things the occupant is accountable for?<br>
 <br>You are needed to 1) pay rent and 2) keep the residential or commercial property in good condition. Any other obligations will be noted in the lease. Sometimes the occupant is accountable for minor repair work and the property manager is accountable for significant repairs. Make sure you understand what repair work you are accountable for before you sign the lease. The occupant is likewise responsible to pay for any damages that they, or any of their visitors, cause.<br>[justice.gov](https://www.justice.gov/crt/fair-housing-act-2)
 <br>What is a down payment?<br>
 <br>This is money that you give the property owner to keep in case you fail to pay lease or if you harm the residential or commercial property. The security deposit is your money. If you do whatever that the lease says you are needed to do (in many cases, remain for the complete term of the lease, pay your lease, and don't harm the residential or commercial property) then you need to get your down [payment](https://divinerealty.online) back at the end of the lease. This must take place within 30 days after the lease has ended, or 60 days if that's what the lease states, but it can never ever be more than 60 days after the lease has actually ended. The property manager needs to supply you a composed statement that shows any reductions from the down payment, and why it was deducted. Along with this statement, the landlord needs to offer you any money that is due to you. If you do not agree with the part of your security deposit that was kept by the proprietor, you can go to small claims court and have a judge decide. You can get more details about small claims court from the county in which you live. Also, see the [resources](https://balimecca.com) noted below for more help.<br>
 <br>What am I anticipated to pay before relocating?<br>
 <br>Most of the time you will be required to pay the 1st month's lease plus a security deposit, which is normally equal to one month's rent. Sometimes it can be more. Also, if you are moving in the middle of a month, you might be needed to pay lease for the part of the month you will be residing in the residential or [commercial property](https://badak3ikar.com). For example, let's state the lease is $1,500 each month and you are moving in on the 1st of the month. You will pay the 1st [month's](https://allyrealestateagency.com) rent, $1,500, plus the down payment, $1,500, for a total of $3,000. But if you move in on the 20th of the month, you will probably need to pay $500 for the 10 days of the present month (1/3 of a month), plus the $3,000 described above.<br>
 <br>What else do I have to pay each month besides rent?<br>
 <br>Rent might not be all that you need to pay. Usually, most utilities-electricity, gas, water, web, cable television TV-are paid by you. Everything that you are accountable to pay for will be listed in the lease. Sometimes, some energies are included in the lease, but the majority of the time they are not, and you are required to pay them. Make sure you understand everything that you are required to pay for before you sign the lease.<br>
 <br>Is the lease negotiable?<br>
 <br>Many items in the lease are negotiable and can be altered if you and the proprietor both concur. The two most typical things that people try to negotiate are the term and the lease. Let's state the property manager wants an occupant for one year, however you just want to stay for six months. The term will be decided by what you both accept. Same with the rent. Remember, both you and the landlord must agree.<br>
 <br>How should I communicate with the property manager or residential or commercial property manager?<br>
 <br>Try to communicate with your proprietor in composing when possible (email, etc) Of course, you can call, however try to follow that with an e-mail to validate what was stated. If it is a concern, you should send out a letter by qualified mail. In an emergency, call the emergency situation number that should remain in your lease. If that number is not in your lease, ask for it before you move in.<br>
 <br>How do I file a grievance on a residential or commercial property manager?<br>
 <br>You can file a grievance against a residential or commercial property [manager](https://propertyfied.com) with the Division of Real Estate.<br>
 <br>Filing a Problem<br>
 <br>Can the landlord or residential or commercial property supervisor check out the residential or commercial property while you are living there?<br>
 <br>Your property owner or residential or commercial property supervisor may wish to visit the residential or commercial property from time to time to look at its condition, however the property owner or residential or commercial property supervisor can not simply come over whenever they want (an exception is if there is an emergency situation). They need to provide you affordable notification or get your authorization, and it should be at a sensible time. Check your lease arrangement [worrying](https://libhomes.com) this notice and the landlord's right to enter the residential or commercial property. Once you rent the residential or commercial property from the property owner, it is your home for the term of the lease, and you have a right to personal privacy.<br>
 <br>Can I be charged a late cost if my rent payment is late?<br>
 <br>Yes, only if your rent payment is late by 7 or more days and the late charge is stated in your lease. You should receive notification of the late fee within 180 days of the date on which your lease payment was due. Late costs charged by proprietors and residential or commercial property managers are restricted to the higher of $50 or 5% of the past due lease payment.<br>
 <br>Back to the leading<br>
 <br>Can I be forced out from the residential or commercial property?<br>
 <br>An eviction is a legal process that a landlord must go through to remove you from the residential or commercial property. This procedure is typically utilized when a renter breaches several lease terms, for example, stopping working to pay lease, not leaving the residential or commercial property after the lease term ends, enabling individuals who aren't on the lease to remain in the residential or commercial property, or performing illegal activity on the residential or commercial property. For details on your rights if you are being kicked out, see the resources below.<br>