Exam 11: Renters and Landlords

Which of the following is true regarding a security deposit on an apartment lease?

Which of the following matters is a proper subject of inquiry by a prospective tenant of an apartment?

The early common-law treated a lease as essentially a conveyance of an interest in real property.

The accumulation of dirt around vents inside an apartment unit is an example of .

One of the advantages of renting over homeownership is the flexibility related to moving dwelling places.

Harold lives in the apartment unit next to Amelia.She is the proud owner of a pit bull named Sickem.Pets are allowed in the rental complex,which is a primary reason why Amelia rents there.She was once accosted and sexually abused by a person during one of her regular jogging trips.Following that experience,she purchased the trained dog,Sickem,which accompanies her whenever she leaves her apartment.Frequently Harold encounters Amelia about the premises,with Sickem on a leash.Sickem always growls at Harold,stares at him with menacing eyes,and pulls on the restraining leash in a threatening way.Each evening,at a fairly late hour,Amelia lets Sickem run free outside for about sixty minutes.Harold is deathly afraid that sooner or later he will face Sickem in the dark and that Sickem will attack and perhaps maim or even kill him.Which of the following actions should Harold take? Explain your answer. a.Harold should tell Amelia of his fears and demand that she never untie Sickem.If she refuses,he should sue Amelia for tort damages based upon the fear he is suffering. b.Harold should simply be careful to look and listen before getting out of his car to make sure that Sickem isn't in the vicinity.

A clause in a lease that precludes a tenant from suing for damages (injuries)caused by his or her landlord's negligence is called

Landlords can legally screen prospective tenants by reviewing .

Modernly the laws of most states treat a lease as a binding contract,with reciprocal obligations between the landlord and the tenant.

In recent years New Zealand has amended its landlord tenant laws to make it easier to evict tenants in order to sell the rental property.

A is a promise usually implied from the landlord that others will not interfere with the tenant's right to occupy the premises.

A is a tenancy for as long as both parties agree;with no notice of termination required.

Discuss the pros and cons of a law that would require landlords to warn existing tenants of any new tenant who had a criminal record involving a violent or sex related felony.

One of the disadvantages of renting is there is no equity build up.

Some landlords dislike a tenancy-for-years lease,because they cannot increase rent until the term of the lease ends.

An action by a landlord to evict a tenant for failure to pay rent is called .

What is the legal distinction between a transfer by sublease or assignment in landlord tenant law?

Whether or not the owner of a private (not subsidized by HUD)apartment complex has a duty to maintain and repair the units will depend upon the terms within the lease,or upon state law.

Which of the following is a possible valid defense by a renter who is faced with a legal action for eviction for nonpayment of rent?

A short period of time after rent is due to pay the rent before an action for eviction can be brought is called a(n).