The renting of a living facility includes responsibilities on the part of you as a tenant and your landlord. It is important that you know the responsibilities of both so that problems can be avoided.

Landlord's Responsibilities

• Provide a place that is habitable.
• Provide facilities for hot water, heat, and gas or electricity (unless the tenant agrees to provide them).
• Avoid interfering with the tenant's quiet enjoyment of the premises so long as use of the premises is lawful and not damaging.
• Put security deposits in a separate bank account.
• Promptly return the security deposit in the time and manner required.

Tenant's Responsibilities

• Pay rent and a security deposit if requested.
• Not damage the premises.
• Maintain the occupied portion of the premises in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
• Inform the landlord of the need for repairs.
• Avoid interfering with neighbors (see Joining a Community).