Rental Agreement and Tenant Rights

What is a tenant?

• Someone who owns a property and rents it out.

• Someone who rents a house or apartment for a fixed period of time.

• A person who has a legal right to enter your apartment.

• A person who judges potential renters.

What is a lease?

• Money given to a landlord to provide some protection for damage.

• An agreement that requires a tenant to stay for a particular amount of time.

• A process where a person has his or her credit history checked before credit is extended.

• Services such as water, natural gas, or electricity.

Under what circumstances does a landlord have a legal right to enter your apartment?

• When the tenant invites the landlord for a visit.

• When making repairs or showing property with reasonable notice.

• Whenever the landlord desires without any notice.

• Only when the tenant has abandoned the property.

What is a security deposit?

• A fee for checking a person's credit history.

• A regular cost that occurs but may vary in amount.

• A fee to provide some protection for damage to the rented premises.

• An agreement between a tenant and a landlord.

Which of the following is NOT a criterion a landlord can use to judge potential renters?

• Poor credit history.

• Insufficient income.

• Race.

• Past behavior such as destruction of property.

What is something you should you consider about an apartment complex?

• The color of the apartment walls

• If the apartment complex is pet-friendly and has parking

• The brand of appliances in the apartment

• The number of windows in the apartment

What is recommended to do when preparing to rent an apartment?

• Choose the first apartment you visit

• Think about your budget and get a free credit report

• Ignore the down payment and security deposit

• Buy furniture before choosing an apartment

What should you do to get to know the neighborhood better?

• Only look at the apartment during night time

• Ask the natives and check the proximity of essential services

• Avoid talking to other renters

• Focus solely on the appearance of the neighborhood

What items are suggested to bring with you when preparing to rent an apartment?

• Pets

• Checkbook & camera

• Your parents

• Cash

What is the first and easiest step to verify if a landlord is legitimate?

• Visit the landlord's personal home

• Check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB)

• Ask for the landlord's social media profiles

• Guess based on the landlord's appearance