LEASES, ROOMMATES & MOVE-IN RISK
What maintenance is a student tenant responsible for in an off-campus rental?
The lease should separate tenant duties from landlord duties, while state and local law may impose additional habitability responsibilities. Clarify filters, lawn care, pest control, bulb replacement, reporting obligations, and emergency procedures before move-in.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
Prompt reporting matters because ignoring a small problem can create a larger dispute.
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Three facts to check
- Tenant maintenance clause
- Emergency and after-hours process
- Written maintenance reporting channel
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