What are a landlord's responsibilities for maintaining a rental property?
A landlord must maintain the rental property in safe, livable, and code-compliant condition as required by local and state housing laws. This includes repairing structural issues, maintaining plumbing, heating, and electrical systems, and ensuring the unit meets all health and safety standards. Landlords are also responsible for addressing hazards, keeping common areas clean, and responding to repair requests within a reasonable timeframe.
If issues escalate into disputes, working with a Landlord Tenant Board Paralegal can help tenants and landlords understand their rights, file documentation, and resolve conflicts more efficiently.
Other FAQs
- What are a landlord's responsibilities for maintaining a rental property?
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- What should tenants do if their landlord enters the property without permission?
- Can a landlord charge a cleaning fee when a tenant moves out?
- What happens to a tenant's security deposit when they move out?
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- What rights do tenants have if the landlord sells the property?
- How should a landlord handle a tenant’s abandoned personal property?
- What types of cases can be filed in small claims court?
- Is there a monetary limit for small claims court cases?
- Do I need an attorney for a small claims court?
- What evidence should I bring to small claims court?
- Can I file a small claims case against someone who lives in a different state?
- What happens if the other party does not show up to court?
- How long do I have to file a small claims case?
- Can I appeal a small claims court decision?
- What happens after I win a small claims judgment?
- Can I settle a case before going to small claims court?