Landlord's Responsibilities

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Maintain and repair the premises to comply with codes, statutes, ordinances or regulations governing the maintinence or operation of the premises. If in violation of an ordinance, the landlord will make the necessary arrangements to insure your continued residing on the premises

Maintain all structural components of the dwelling in reasonably good repair (roofs, floors, walls, chimneys, fireplaces, foundations)

Keep common areas reasonably clean, sanitary and safe

Control infestation by insects, rodents, and other pets.

Provide adequate locks and keys.

Maintain the premises in reasonable weather-tight condition

Provide garbage pick-up service and trash cans

Designate the name and address of the landlord or the responsible local agent

LANDLORD'S RIGHT OF ENTRY

Your landlord is authorized to enter your dwelling without your consent when:

There is an emergency

you have abandoned your dwelling

you refuse to rectify a situation which is dangerous to other tenants or to the building

Otherwise the landlord should not enter your place without your consent. A landlord may request entrance for such things as making necessary repairs, supplying necessary and agreed services, checking for damages, showing the dwelling to prospective tenants, contractors, etc. The landlord should enter your dwelling only at reasonable hours and should give at least 48 hours notice. KNOW THE LEASE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE LANDLORD'S RIGHT OF ENTRY.

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