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WorksheetsLandlord & Tenant Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Property owner who leases or rents space
a)
tenant
b)
landlord
c)
mortgage company
d)
bank
2.
Pays the owner a certain amount of money in return for the right to live on the property
a)
landlord
b)
tenant
c)
broker
d)
bank
3.
Contract that specifies the amount of rent & the length of time for which the dwelling may be rented
a)
security deposit
b)
rent
c)
lease
d)
escrow
4.
A lease application typically requires an application fee
a)
True
b)
False
5.
A disadvantage of a month-to-month lease would be:
a)
it's more expensive than a tenancy for years
b)
you can be evicted in 30 days
c)
the landlord can raise the rent
d)
all of these
6.
Renting for an indefinite (unknown) period of time:
a)
month-to-month lease
b)
tenancy at will
c)
tenancy for years
d)
tenancy for days
7.
When a landlord has to give "fair notice" for a tenant to move out, how many days does that typically indicate?
a)
30 days
b)
60 days
c)
90 days
d)
14 days
8.
A lease for a fixed period of time which prevents the landlord from raising the rent or evicting the tenant during the term of the lease.
a)
tenancy at will
b)
month-to-month lease
c)
tenancy for years
9.
Before signing a lease you should make sure ALL blanks are filled in & ALL spaces are crossed out.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
An oral lease for terms less than a year are not enforceable by court.
a)
True
b)
False
11.
Leases for 1 year or more should be in writing.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
As a tenant, you have no rights if you do not have a lease in writing.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
You should initial any changes made in a lease agreement.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Landlord & Tenant Laws vary from state to state.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
The purpose of an escalation clause in a lease agreement is to
a)
protect the tenant from the landlord raising the rent during the lease
b)
allow the landlord to raise the rent during the lease
16.
Who is responsible for upkeep of common areas in a rental property?
a)
landlord
b)
tenant
17.
A "warrant of habitability" is implied in every lease.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
Who is responsible for cleaning & minor repairs in a rental unit?
a)
landlord
b)
tenant
19.
Tenants can use a rental property for business purposes.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
The landlord can legally evict you if they believe that you have committed a crime or allowed the commission of a crime on the rental property.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
Who is responsible for regular wear & tear of the rental property?
a)
Landlord
b)
Tenant
22.
If the tenant's dog scratches up the hardwood floor or breaks the screen door, who is responsible for the repairs?
a)
Landlord
b)
Tenant
23.
In Pennsylvania, what is the maximum amount the landlord can require for a security deposit in the 1st year?
a)
1 month's rent
b)
2 month's rent
c)
6 month's rent
24.
Money which belongs to the tenant but is held by the landlord for protection against damages or unpaid rent.
a)
escrow
b)
security deposit
c)
application fee
d)
rent
25.
In Pennsylvania, when must interest on the security deposit be paid to the tenant?
a)
after the 1st year
b)
after the 2nd year
c)
immediately
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