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 <br>What is a tenant?<br>
 <br>An occupant is someone who pays rent to reside in a residential or commercial property (house, apartment or condo, condo, townhouse) that belongs to somebody else.<br>[smarter.com](https://www.smarter.com/so-smart/top-mortgage-secrets-save-thousands?ad=dirN&qo=serpIndex&o=740011&origq=mortgage)
 <br>What is a [proprietor](https://dentalbrokerflorida.com)?<br>
 <br>A property manager is the owner of the residential or commercial property that the occupant lives in.<br>
 <br>What is a residential or commercial property manager?<br>
 <br>Sometimes, the owner of the residential or commercial property works with someone to oversee and manage their residential or [commercial property](https://www.redmarkrealty.com) for them.<br>
 <br>What is a lease?<br>
 <br>A lease is a written contract in between you (the occupant) and the property owner, enabling you to live in the residential or commercial property in exchange for lease. For your security, you need to only enter into a composed lease. The lease states what you are responsible for, and what the property owner is responsible for. Both you and the property owner sign the lease and you both should do what the lease says. Leases are typically hard to understand, even for native English speakers, so it is best to have someone you trust assist you understand your lease, or contact an attorney to assist you.<br>
 <br>What is lease?<br>
 <br>This is the quantity of cash you will pay the proprietor monthly. Rent is paid in advance, meaning that lease is due at the beginning of the month, normally on the first of the month, for that month. Ensure you [understand](https://basha-vara.com) where and how to pay the rent - online? By check? Cash? If you pay your lease in money, constantly get a receipt as proof of your payment.<br>
 <br>What is the regard to the lease?<br>[smarter.com](https://www.smarter.com/so-smart/top-mortgage-secrets-save-thousands?ad=dirN&qo=serpIndex&o=740011&origq=mortgage)
 <br>This is the time duration you and the proprietor concur that you can live in the residential or commercial property, and you will pay lease. The majority of the time the term is for one year, however it can be less or more if both you and the proprietor concur. When this term is over, you and the proprietor can sign a new lease-if you both agree-and start all over. Or, you can leave the residential or commercial property.<br>
 <br>What are the things the proprietor is responsible for?<br>
 <br>Mainly, the landlord is accountable for ensuring the residential or commercial property is fit to reside in and standard things work. Most repairs are usually the [property owner's](https://fourfrontestates.com) obligation, specifically bigger things like the furnace, warm water heater, a/c, range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and so on. Ensure the lease has either the landlord's or residential or commercial property supervisor's contact information-telephone number, e-mail address, etc.-and how to call the property owner or residential or commercial property manager in an emergency situation.<br>
 <br>What are the main points the occupant is accountable for?<br>
 <br>You are needed to 1) pay lease and 2) keep the residential or [commercial property](https://horizonstays.co.uk) in great condition. Any other responsibilities will be listed in the lease. Sometimes the tenant is accountable for minor repair work and the landlord is [accountable](http://dowlingproperties.com) for major repairs. Make sure you know what repairs you are accountable for before you sign the lease. The renter is also responsible to pay for any damages that they, or any of their visitors, cause.<br>
 <br>What is a down payment?<br>
 <br>This is money that you provide the landlord to hold in case you stop working to pay rent or if you damage the residential or [commercial property](https://www.jukiwa.co.ke). The down payment is your cash. If you do whatever that the lease states you are required to do (most of the times, stay for the full term of the lease, pay your rent, and don't damage the residential or commercial property) then you need to get your security deposit back at the end of the lease. This need to take place within 30 days after the lease has actually ended, or 60 days if that's what the lease states, but it can never be more than 60 days after the lease has actually ended. The property owner should offer you a composed declaration that shows any deductions from the security deposit, and why it was subtracted. In addition to this declaration, the landlord must provide you any cash that is because of you. If you do not agree with the part of your security deposit that was kept by the property manager, you can go to little claims court and have a judge choose. You can get more info about little claims court from the county in which you live. Also, see the resources noted below for more help.<br>
 <br>What am I anticipated to pay before relocating?<br>
 <br>The majority of the time you will be required to pay the 1st month's lease plus a security deposit, which is typically equal to one month's rent. Sometimes it can be more. Also, if you are moving in the middle of a month, you might be required to pay lease for the part of the month you will be residing in the residential or commercial property. For instance, let's say the lease is $1,500 each month and you are moving in on the 1st of the month. You will pay the first month's lease, $1,500, plus the security deposit, $1,500, for an overall of $3,000. But if you move in on the 20th of the month, you will probably need to pay $500 for the 10 days of the present month (1/3 of a month), plus the $3,000 described above.<br>
 <br>What else do I need to pay every month besides rent?<br>
 <br>Rent may not be all that you need to pay. Usually, most utilities-electricity, gas, water, internet, cable TV-are paid by you. Everything that you are accountable to spend for will be listed in the lease. Sometimes, some utilities are included in the lease, however the majority of the time they are not, and you are needed to pay them. Make sure you comprehend whatever that you are needed to spend for before you sign the lease.<br>
 <br>Is the lease flexible?<br>
 <br>Many items in the lease are flexible and can be altered if you and the property owner both agree. The 2 most common things that individuals try to work out are the term and the lease. Let's say the proprietor wants a renter for one year, however you just wish to stay for six months. The term will be chosen by what you both accept. Same with the rent. Remember, both you and the landlord need to concur.<br>
 <br>How should I interact with the proprietor or residential or commercial property supervisor?<br>
 <br>Try to interact with your property owner in writing when possible (email, etc) Of course, you can call, but try to follow that with an email to verify what was said. If it is a concern, you ought to send out a letter by licensed mail. In an emergency situation, call the [emergency situation](https://pl-property.com) number that should remain in your lease. If that number is not in your lease, ask for it before you [relocate](https://dazhomes.com).<br>
 <br>How do I file a complaint on a residential or commercial property supervisor?<br>
 <br>You can submit a problem against a residential or commercial property supervisor with the Division of [Real Estate](https://reswis.com).<br>
 <br>Filing a Problem<br>
 <br>Can the property manager or residential or commercial property manager check out the residential or  while you are living there?<br>
 <br>Your property owner or residential or commercial property supervisor might desire to go to the residential or commercial property from time to time to examine its condition, but the property manager or residential or commercial property supervisor can not simply come by whenever they want (an exception is if there is an emergency situation). They need to offer you affordable notice or get your approval, and it should be at a reasonable time. Check your lease contract concerning this notice and the property manager's right to enter the residential or commercial property. Once you lease the residential or commercial property from the property owner, it is your home for the regard to the lease, and you have a right to privacy.<br>
 <br>Can I be charged a late charge if my rent payment is late?<br>
 <br>Yes, only if your rent payment is late by 7 or more days and the late cost is specified in your lease. You should get notification of the late fee within 180 days of the date on which your rent payment was due. Late charges [charged](https://cn.relosh.com) by property managers and residential or commercial property [managers](https://www.redmarkrealty.com) are limited to the higher of $50 or 5% of the past due rent payment.<br>
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 <br>Can I be evicted from the residential or commercial property?<br>
 <br>An eviction is a legal procedure that a property manager should go through to eliminate you from the residential or [commercial property](https://rubaruglobal.com). This process is usually used when a renter breaches several lease terms, for instance, failing to pay lease, not leaving the residential or [commercial property](https://ykrealyussuf.com) after the lease term ends, allowing people who aren't on the lease to stay in the residential or commercial property, or carrying out unlawful activity on the residential or commercial property. For info on your rights if you are being kicked out, see the resources below.<br>