When you are taking all the necessary steps it takes to rent and move into an apartment, the amount of paperwork to read and documents to sign can sometimes be overwhelming. There are a few areas that you should check thoroughly, however, so that you know what rights you have in specific matters. One such area is apartment maintenance. While the maintenance staff is often tasked with the big problems and shared areas of the complex, in your lease you may have agreed to the condition that less serious maintenance issues will be dealt with by you, the renter.
Most often, the tenant takes on the responsibility of keeping the apartment and immediately surrounding area, including the patio or balcony, well-maintained. In most cases, this means simply keeping it clean, and does not apply to such issues as painting or repairing the property, both inside and outside, or the furnishings that came standard with the unit.
The little issues around the apartment are usually the responsibility of the tenant. Changing light bulbs (unless it's in an area that is dangerous to access, in which cases you should probably contact the maintenance staff) and unclogging toilets, for example, are the tenant's duty. If outside help is required, you will most likely have to front the bill.
Obviously, as part of the agreement, you are also required to show respect to the building and the other residents. While not doing anything to intentionally damage your own apartment, you are likely also required to pick up after yourself, your pets and children in the public areas of the complex. Failure to abide by these requirements often results in penalties of some kind.
The serious problems and maintenance projects are the staff's job to take care of. This may include things like repairs to the exterior of the building, utility problems that affect multiple units, plumbing issues and malfunctioning appliances that come standard with the apartment. The staff should also deal with utility entities if a tenant is having issues with water or heat. Public areas, such as grassy areas and the pool, are the staff's responsibility as well.
You as the renter agree to care for a number of apartment maintenance tasks. One reason you should study the contract and be aware of your rights and responsibilities is to be aware of when the staff or leasing agent isn't fulfilling their end of the agreement properly. If negligence or accusations on your part make conditions dangerous or unlivable, then you may need to get the department of housing involved.
Most often, the tenant takes on the responsibility of keeping the apartment and immediately surrounding area, including the patio or balcony, well-maintained. In most cases, this means simply keeping it clean, and does not apply to such issues as painting or repairing the property, both inside and outside, or the furnishings that came standard with the unit.
The little issues around the apartment are usually the responsibility of the tenant. Changing light bulbs (unless it's in an area that is dangerous to access, in which cases you should probably contact the maintenance staff) and unclogging toilets, for example, are the tenant's duty. If outside help is required, you will most likely have to front the bill.
Obviously, as part of the agreement, you are also required to show respect to the building and the other residents. While not doing anything to intentionally damage your own apartment, you are likely also required to pick up after yourself, your pets and children in the public areas of the complex. Failure to abide by these requirements often results in penalties of some kind.
The serious problems and maintenance projects are the staff's job to take care of. This may include things like repairs to the exterior of the building, utility problems that affect multiple units, plumbing issues and malfunctioning appliances that come standard with the apartment. The staff should also deal with utility entities if a tenant is having issues with water or heat. Public areas, such as grassy areas and the pool, are the staff's responsibility as well.
You as the renter agree to care for a number of apartment maintenance tasks. One reason you should study the contract and be aware of your rights and responsibilities is to be aware of when the staff or leasing agent isn't fulfilling their end of the agreement properly. If negligence or accusations on your part make conditions dangerous or unlivable, then you may need to get the department of housing involved.
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