What Are a Landlords Obligations In a Lease?
A landlord is obligated to: • maintain all units in a hospitable condition • return the security deposit at the termination of the lease, minus any costs to repair or clean the unit • collect only the rent and any applicable penalties • provide warnings and notice of late rent or eviction • respect the privacy of all tenants • ignore race, ethnicity, religion, sex, or sexual orientation in choosing tenants
