Rental Agreement Test

Lessee

person renting property, “tenant”

Lessor

person who owns property, “landlord”

Security Deposit

money you pay when signing the lease

Why Security Deposit is held by landlord

in case damages caused by you when living in an apartment need to be paid

Sublet

someone takes over remainder of lease

Furnished

apartment provides furniture

Not Furnished

apartment does not provide furniture

Are utilities (electric, plumbing, heat) a tenant’s responsibility or the landlord’s?

Landlord

Is keeping common areas of apartment building clean a tenant’s responsibility or the landlord’s?

Landlord

Is providing adequate heat in winter a tenant’s responsibility or the landlord’s?

Landlord

Is following the terms of lease a tenant’s responsibility or the landlord’s?

Tenant

Is keeping the apartment noise level to a minimum a tenant’s responsibility or the landlord’s?

Tenant

Is paying the rent on time a tenant’s responsibility or the landlord’s?

Tenant

When moving out of an apartment, it is important to…

Leave it clean, arrange for a final inspection, give proper notice as stated in lease