Pf Hiuisng Flashcards
(61 cards)
Ability to move easily from place to place
Mobility
Renter
Tenant
Person who owns the property being rented
Landlord
Legal document that defines the conditions of the rental agreement between landlord and tenant
Lease
One a person inspects and finds a living space, they should
Complete an application form
Document used to determine a persons credit history, financial history, and references
Application form
Who are the payments made too
Landlord or property manager
Who works for the owner
Property manager
What does the property manager do
Finds and screens tenants
Collects rent
Maintains and secures property
Responds to tenants needs and complaints
Written contract specifying the legal responsibilities of both tenant and landlord
Lease agreement
Month to month agreement
Not in writing
No lease agreement
Short written garments which less formal and easier to understand lease
Change lease
Written agreement
What must a lease identify
Rent amount
Payment procedure
Late rent payment penalty
When does eviction occur
When tenant doesn’t voluntarily move out after landlord gave notice
One time paid fee in advance to miving into a living space to cover the cost of repairs to the space just beyond normal wear and tear
Security deposit
In a living space include water garbage electricity heat telephone and Internet service and television
Amenities
Items to identify in this agreement
Hanging pictures on the walls, overnight guests, subleasing
Tenet allows someone else to move in and take over rent payments
Subleasing
Who has permission to enter rental unit one tenant is not there
Landlord
Who is allowed to hold the tenant liable for the remaining lease balance if one day late with payment
Landlord
Steps to take to get security deposit returned
Send letter to landlord stating the want to have deposit returned
Send copies of all documents
Take person to small claims court
Renters insurance isn’t required of
Tenants
Used to protect the tenants personal belongings when renting from a landlord
Renters insurance
What protects against theft fire or vandalism
Renters insurance