How to Be a Good Tenant
Be a dream tenant and your landlord will have no reason to complain. Here's how to win the heart of the person who owns (or manages) the roof over your head.
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Instructions
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Know and comply with the conditions of your lease or rental agreement.
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Refrain from damaging the premises or allowing guests to cause damage.
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Keep your rental unit clean, and properly dispose of garbage.
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Submit requests to your landlord in writing to avoid disputes and misunderstandings; keep copies of all correspondence.
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Notify your landlord in writing of needed repairs to keep components in good working order.
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Allow your landlord to enter your rental unit for safety or maintenance reasons, with proper advance notice.
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Keep noise levels to a minimum.
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Purchase renter's insurance to cover your personal property in the event of loss.
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Give proper advance notice to your landlord about your intentions to vacate the property, according to the terms of your lease or rental agreement.
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Tips & Warnings
Protect your rights as a tenant by becoming familiar with local landlord-tenant laws; consult a real estate attorney or local housing authority if you have questions about your rights.
Understand the terms of your lease or rental agreement before you sign any documents.
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Comments
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urfriend
Apr 12, 2009
Great advice. I wish all tenants could read this. rrcr 5* -
Ladybugblue
May 24, 2008
Great advice!
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Nov 22, 2005
No matter what, get all agreements in writing signed by the Landlord. Also, if you aren't getting reciepts for the rent you are paying, Demand them! Not all Landlords are crooks, but some have been known to rip their tenants off for a lot of money because the Tenant has no way to proove they have paid rent if they don't have a reciept.
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Nov 22, 2005
As a first time renter, I put up with a lot from my first landlord. She would send repairmen to the property without advance notice and things like that. You don't want to get your landlord on your bad side by complaining too much, but if they are not respecting you, speak up!
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Nov 22, 2005
How thorough are they in the tenant screening process? If they are too lazy to check your credit, background, or your current employer, they are going to be too lazy to fix your toilet when it backs up. If they don't ask for all the required references, then say, "No thanks." They obviously don't care about their property, or you. They are probably slumlords.
