Landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities*

Most of us have or will rent a residence at some point in our lives. It can be overwhelming dealing with finances, paperwork, documents, understanding your rights and what’s expected as a tenant. It’s just as important to know about your landlord’s responsibilities in maintaining your rental, handling documents, policies and communicating with their tenants.

As a licensed property manager, I frequently get calls from tenants other than my own asking about their rights. They are concerned about living conditions, confused about security deposit withholding or frustrated that their rights have b...