Renting Unit study guide

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Money paid to a landlord prior to moving in to cover the cost of any damage to the property is called a(n)

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Security deposit

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Such items that could be screened of a prospective tenant by the landlord include: Credit check, Prior evictions, References, All of the above

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All of the above

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What should you do to protect yourself when you rent an apartment? Options: Take pictures when you move in and out, Complete move in checklist/questionnaire, Read lease agreement in full, All of the above

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All of the above

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In Wisconsin, the landlord has ________ to return the security deposit to the tenant.

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21 days

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The title of the person who owns the property.

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Landlord

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The person(s) who rents the property for a period of time.

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Tenant

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The term used to indicate when a rental unit is rented by a tenant to another party.

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Sublease

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The three most common lease terms are: month-to-month, 6 months, 1 year

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month-to-month, 6 months, 1 year

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An agreement that requires a tenant to stay for a specific amount of time and restricts the landlord's ability to change the terms.

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Lease

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If you do not receive an itemized list of deductions from your landlord, you are entitled to: Sue your landlord, Request an itemized list again, Receive your deposit back in full, All of the above

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All of the above