Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities

Tenant Responsibilities

• Pay rent on time 
• Follow all terms agreed upon in the lease
• Document and photograph property upon move-in
• Note any existing damages and provide a copy to your landlord
• Put all trash and recyclables appropriate containers for trash collection
• Treat the property and neighborhood with respect
• Do not intentionally damage the property
• Report any ongoing problems with the property in a timely manner
• Clean the apartment prior to moving out, do not leave trash on public property

Landlord Responsibilities

• Provide a clean and habitable unit upon tenant move-in
• Make repairs in a timely manner
• Take appropriate measures to keep the apartment pest free
• Provide water at no cost to the tenant (unless the water is separately metered)
• Cannot terminate the tenancy or raise the rent in response to the tenant exercising legal rights
• Keep all doors and windows in good working condition
• Provide two exits per unit
• Provide working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
• Keep detailed records of all aspects of tenancy
• Provide and maintain the heating system in good working order
• Keep common areas clean and orderly; keep exit areas free from obstructions, including snow
• Cannot charge a penalty for late rent payment prior to 30 days overdue but can begin eviction proceedings with a notice to quit
• Will not enter the tenant's unit without reasonable notice