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Identify Your Housing Needs > Know Your Rights > Reading a Lease > Understanding the Ads > What to Ask the Landlord

Sample Lease Quiz with Answers

Question #1: To whom is the rent paid?
Answer: Landlord, Otis Owner

Question #2: What length of time does the lease cover?
Answer: One Year

Question #3: On what day is the rent due?
Answer: First of each month.

Question #4: What happens if the rent is not paid on time?
Answer: $25 late payment if rent is received by Landlord after the 10th of the month

Question #5: How much is the security deposit and when will it ever be returned to the tenant?
Answer: The security deposit is $250 and will be returned to the Tenant after the Tenant has moved out of the apartment and if all rent payments were made and the apartment is in good condition.

Question #6a: Who is responsible for paying for damages if the neighbor child throws a ball through the window?
Answer: The child's family

Question #6b: Who is responsible for paying for damages if you have a party and your friends tramp food into your carpet?
Answer: The Tenant is responsible.

Question #6c: Who is responsible for paying for damages if your roof leaks and the water stains the walls and carpet?
Answer: The Landlord is responsible

Question #7: Who pays the utility bills?
Answer: The Tenant

Question #8: Who provides a range, refrigerator, and garbage disposal?
Answer: The Landlord

Question #9: You have ceiling fans permanently installed in the apartment. Are you allowed to take them with you when you leave?
Answer: The Landlord

Question #10: When is the landlord permitted to enter the apartment?
Answer: When it is necessary to make repairs. After the Tenant has given notice that he will not be renewing his lease, the Landlord can access the apartment to show it to prospective tenants.

Question #11: Are you permitted to hang wallpaper in your apartment without asking the landlord?
Answer: No. The Tenant must first obtain the Landlord's permission.

Question #12: What is the tenant required to do before moving out of the apartment?
Answer: The Tenant is requested to vacate the apartment in the same condition as when he moved in with the exception of reasonable wear and tear.

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