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What is an occupant?

An occupant is somebody who pays lease to live in a residential or commercial property (home, home, condominium, townhouse) that belongs to somebody else.

What is a proprietor?

A property owner is the owner of the residential or commercial property that the renter lives in.

What is a residential or commercial property ?

Sometimes, the owner of the residential or commercial property works with somebody to manage and handle their residential or commercial property for them.

What is a lease?

A lease is a written agreement in between you (the occupant) and the property owner, permitting you to reside in the residential or commercial property in exchange for rent. For your defense, you need to only participate in a composed lease. The lease states what you are responsible for, and what the proprietor is accountable for. Both you and the proprietor sign the lease and you both must do what the lease says. Leases are frequently difficult to comprehend, even for native English speakers, so it is best to have somebody you rely on help you understand your lease, or call a lawyer to help you.

What is rent?

This is the amount of cash you will pay the landlord monthly. Rent is paid ahead of time, indicating that rent is due at the beginning of the month, usually on the first of the month, for that month. Make certain you know where and how to pay the lease - online? By check? Cash? If you pay your rent in money, always get an invoice as evidence of your payment.

What is the term of the lease?

This is the time period 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 property owner can sign a new lease-if you both agree-and start all over. Or, you can leave the residential or commercial property.

What are the important things the property manager is responsible for?

Mainly, the property manager is accountable for ensuring the residential or commercial property is fit to live in and basic things work. Most repairs are usually the landlord's duty, specifically larger things like the heating system, warm water heating system, air conditioning unit, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, etc. Make sure the lease has either the property manager's or residential or commercial property manager's contact information-telephone number, email address, etc.-and how to get in touch with the property owner or residential or commercial property manager in an emergency situation.

What are the primary things the renter is accountable for?

You are needed to 1) pay lease and 2) keep the residential or commercial property in excellent condition. Any other obligations will be listed in the lease. Sometimes the tenant is accountable for small repairs and the property owner is accountable for significant repairs. Make sure you know what repair work you are accountable for before you sign the lease. The tenant is also accountable to pay for any damages that they, or any of their guests, cause.

What is a down payment?

This is money that you give the proprietor to hold in case you fail to pay lease or if you harm the residential or commercial property. The security deposit is your cash. If you do everything that the lease states you are required to do (in a lot of cases, remain for the complete regard to the lease, pay your lease, and do not damage the residential or commercial property) then you need to get your down payment back at the end of the lease. This must occur within 1 month after the lease has actually ended, or 60 days if that's what the lease says, however it can never be more than 60 days after the lease has ended. The landlord should supply you a written statement that shows any deductions from the security deposit, and why it was deducted. Together with this statement, the property owner should give 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 proprietor, 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 listed below for more assistance.

What am I expected to pay before moving in?

The majority of the time you will be needed to pay the 1st month's lease plus a security deposit, which is generally equivalent to one month's lease. Sometimes it can be more. Also, if you are moving in the middle of a month, you might be needed to pay rent for the part of the month you will be living 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 down payment, $1,500, for an overall of $3,000. But if you move in on the 20th of the month, you will probably have to pay $500 for the 10 days of the current month (1/3 of a month), plus the $3,000 described above.

What else do I have to pay every month besides lease?

Rent might not be all that you have to pay. Usually, most utilities-electricity, gas, water, web, cable television 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 rent, but many of the time they are not, and you are required to pay them. Make certain you understand whatever that you are needed to spend for before you sign the lease.

Is the lease negotiable?

Many items in the lease are flexible and can be changed if you and the property owner both concur. The 2 most typical things that people try to negotiate are the term and the rent. Let's state the landlord wants a tenant for one year, but you just want to remain for six months. The term will be decided by what you both consent to. Same with the rent. Remember, both you and the property owner must concur.

How should I interact with the property owner or residential or commercial property manager?

Try to interact with your proprietor in composing when possible (email, and so on) Naturally, you can call, however try to follow that with an e-mail to validate what was said. If it is a concern, you must send out a letter by certified mail. In an emergency situation, call the emergency situation number that must remain in your lease. If that number is not in your lease, ask for it before you move in.

How do I file a problem on a residential or commercial property supervisor?

You can submit a grievance versus a residential or commercial property supervisor with the Division of Real Estate.

Filing a Problem

Can the landlord or residential or commercial property manager check out the residential or commercial property while you are living there?

Your property owner or residential or commercial property manager might wish to check out the residential or commercial property from time to time to examine its condition, but the landlord or residential or commercial property manager can not just come by whenever they want (an exception is if there is an emergency). They should provide you reasonable notice or get your approval, and it must be at an affordable time. Check your lease agreement worrying this notice and the proprietor's right to enter the residential or commercial property. Once you rent the residential or commercial property from the landlord, it is your home for the term of the lease, and you have a right to privacy.

Can I be charged a late charge if my lease payment is late?

Yes, only if your rent payment is late by 7 or more days and the late charge is mentioned in your lease. You should receive notification of the late fee within 180 days of the date on which your lease payment was due. Late costs charged by proprietors and residential or commercial property supervisors are restricted to the greater of $50 or 5% of the past due rent payment.

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Can I be kicked out from the residential or commercial property?

An expulsion is a legal process that a landlord should go through to eliminate you from the residential or commercial property. This procedure is generally used when an occupant violates one or more lease terms, for example, stopping working to pay lease, not leaving the residential or commercial property after the lease term ends, enabling individuals who aren't on the lease to stay in the residential or commercial property, or conducting prohibited activity on the residential or commercial property. For information on your rights if you are being kicked out, see the resources listed below.