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What is an occupant?
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An occupant is somebody who pays lease to live in a residential or commercial property (house, apartment or condo, condo, townhouse) that comes from another person.

What is a property owner?

A property owner is the owner of the residential or commercial property that the renter resides in.

What is a residential or commercial property supervisor?

Sometimes, the owner of the residential or commercial property hires someone to oversee and handle their residential or commercial property for them.

What is a lease?

A lease is a written agreement in between you (the tenant) and the property owner, permitting you to reside in the residential or commercial property in exchange for rent. For your defense, you must just participate in a written lease. The lease says what you are responsible for, and what the property manager is accountable for. Both you and the property owner sign the lease and you both should do what the lease states. Leases are often tough to understand, even for native English speakers, so it is best to have somebody you trust assist you understand your lease, or get in touch with a lawyer to help you.

What is rent?

This is the quantity of cash you will pay the landlord monthly. Rent is paid ahead of time, indicating that lease is due at the beginning of the month, usually on the very first of the month, for that month. Make sure you know where and how to pay the rent - online? By check? Cash? If you pay your lease in cash, always get a receipt as proof of your payment.

What is the regard to the lease?

This is the time period you and the property owner agree that you can live in the residential or commercial property, and you will pay lease. The majority of the time the term is for one year, however it can be less or more if both you and the property owner agree. When this term is over, you and the property manager can sign a new lease-if you both agree-and start all over. Or, you can leave the residential or commercial property.

What are the things the proprietor is accountable for?

Mainly, the landlord is accountable for making certain the residential or commercial property is fit to live in and basic things work. Most repairs are generally the property manager's duty, especially bigger things like the furnace, hot water heating system, a/c unit, range, fridge, dishwasher, etc. Ensure the lease has either the property manager's or residential or commercial property manager's contact information-telephone number, email address, etc.-and how to contact the landlord or residential or commercial property manager in an emergency.

What are the primary things the renter is accountable for?

You are required to 1) pay lease and 2) keep the residential or commercial property in good condition. Any other duties will be listed in the lease. Sometimes the occupant is responsible for minor repair work and the landlord is accountable for major repairs. Ensure you understand what repair work you are accountable for before you sign the lease. The tenant is likewise responsible to spend for any damages that they, or any of their visitors, cause.

What is a down payment?

This is cash that you provide the property owner to keep in case you stop working to pay lease or if you harm the residential or commercial property. The security deposit is your cash. If you do whatever that the lease says you are required to do (in many cases, stay for the complete term of the lease, pay your lease, and do not harm the residential or commercial property) then you ought to get your down payment back at the end of the lease. This should happen within thirty days after the lease has actually ended, or 60 days if that's what the lease states, but it can never be more than 60 days after the lease has ended. The property manager needs to provide you a composed statement that reveals any deductions from the security deposit, and why it was subtracted. Together with this declaration, the proprietor should give you any money that is due to you. If you do not concur with the part of your security deposit that was kept by the property manager, you can go to small claims court and have a judge choose. You can get more information about little claims court from the county in which you live. Also, see the resources listed below for more help.

What am I expected to pay before relocating?

The majority of the time you will be to pay the first month's rent plus a down payment, which is generally equivalent to one month's lease. Sometimes it can be more. Also, if you are moving in the middle of a month, you may be needed to pay rent for the part of the month you will be residing in the residential or commercial property. For instance, 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 first month's lease, $1,500, plus the security deposit, $1,500, for an overall of $3,000. But if you move in on the 20th of the month, you will most likely have to pay $500 for the 10 days of the existing month (1/3 of a month), plus the $3,000 described above.

What else do I have to pay monthly besides lease?

Rent might not be all that you have to pay. Usually, most utilities-electricity, natural 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. Ensure you comprehend everything that you are required to spend for before you sign the lease.

Is the lease flexible?

Many products in the lease are negotiable and can be altered if you and the proprietor both concur. The two most common things that people attempt to negotiate are the term and the rent. Let's say the property owner desires an occupant for one year, but you only wish to remain for six months. The term will be decided by what you both concur to. Same with the rent. Remember, both you and the proprietor must agree.

How should I interact with the landlord or residential or commercial property supervisor?

Try to communicate with your property manager in writing when possible (email, etc) Of course, you can call, however try to follow that with an email to confirm what was said. If it is a concern, you should send a letter by qualified mail. In an emergency situation, call the emergency situation number that should remain in your lease. If that number is not in your lease, ask for it before you relocate.

How do I file a grievance on a residential or commercial property supervisor?

You can submit a problem versus a residential or commercial property supervisor with the Division of Real Estate.

Filing a Complaint

Can the property manager or residential or commercial property manager go to the residential or commercial property while you are living there?

Your property manager or residential or commercial property supervisor may want to check out the residential or commercial property from time to time to examine its condition, but the proprietor or residential or commercial property manager can not just come by whenever they desire (an exception is if there is an emergency situation). They must offer you sensible notification or get your permission, and it needs to be at a sensible time. Check your lease agreement concerning this notification and the property owner's right to go into the residential or commercial property. Once you rent the residential or commercial property from the landlord, it is your home for the term of the lease, and you have a right to privacy.

Can I be charged a late charge if my lease payment is late?

Yes, only if your rent payment is late by 7 or more days and the late fee is mentioned in your lease. You must get notice of the late cost within 180 days of the date on which your lease payment was due. Late fees charged by property managers and residential or commercial property managers are restricted to the higher of $50 or 5% of the past due lease payment.

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Can I be kicked out from the residential or commercial property?

An eviction is a legal process that a landlord must go through to eliminate you from the residential or commercial property. This process is usually utilized when a renter breaks several lease terms, for example, failing to pay lease, not leaving the residential or commercial property after the lease term ends, allowing individuals who aren't on the lease to remain in the residential or commercial property, or conducting illegal activity on the residential or commercial property. For details on your rights if you are being forced out, see the resources listed below.