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Note: These lists are not
ALL of the rights and responsibilities of landlord and tenant.
1. What are
some rights and responsibilities of the
landlord and tenant?
Tenant's
responsibilities/Landlord's rights:
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Pay the rent on time.
Must be paid by midnight on the ninth day after the day it is due, or the landlord may start legal proceedings to
evict the tenant.
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Keep the apartment and
the surrounding area clean and in good condition.
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Keep noise to a level
that will not disturb your neighbors.
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Repair any damage
occurring to the apartment through the fault of the tenant, family
members or guests.
Notify landlord at once of major damage.
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Give the landlord
permission to enter the apartment at reasonable times and with
advance notice to inspect it or to make any necessary repairs.
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Notify the landlord of
any anticipated prolonged absence from the apartment so he or she
can keep an eye on things.
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When moving out, give
landlord proper advance notice. Be sure that the apartment is in the
same condition as when the tenant moved in and return the key to the
landlord promptly.
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Notify the landlord
immediately if the apartment needs repair through no fault of the
tenant.
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For further information
view the publication
"Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants",
JDP-HM-31"
or
(en español JDP-HM-31S)
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Landlord's responsibilities/Tenant's rights:
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A clean apartment when
the tenant moves in;
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Clean common areas
(hallways, stairs, yards, entryways);
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Well lit hallways and
entryways; and,
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Properly working
plumbing and heating (both hot and cold running water).
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2. How do I
evict a tenant?
Eviction can be based on the following grounds:
For further information on
this process, view the publication
"A Landlord's Guide to
Summary Process (Eviction), JDP-HM-14" or
(en español, JDP-HM-14S), or obtain a
copy from the Clerk's Office of any court handling housing matters, or
by calling the External Affairs Division at (860) 757-2270.
Find your
Housing Session location.
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3. How do I
defend against an eviction action?
For further information on
this process, view the publication
"A
Tenant's Guide to Summary Process (Eviction)", JDP-HM-15 or
(en español,
JDP-HM-15S) in Adobe Acrobat
PDF, or obtain a copy from the Clerk's Office of any court handling
housing matters, or by calling the External Affairs Division at (860)
757-2270.
Find your Housing Session location.
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4. What courts handle
housing matters?
Housing Sessions -
Housing sessions are
specialized sessions established in certain locations to handle
landlord/tenant matters.
Find your
Housing Session location.
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5.
What is the interest
rate for security deposits?
Interest rates for
recent years are as follows:
|
Year |
Rate |
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2008 |
1.50% |
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2007 |
1.50% |
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2006 |
1.50% |
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2005 |
1.50% |
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2004 |
1.50% |
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2003 |
1.50% |
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2002 |
1.50% |
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2001 |
2.40% |
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2000 |
2.20% |
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1999 |
2.30% |
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1998 |
2.60% |
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1997 |
2.80% |
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1996 |
3.10% |
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1995 |
2.80% |
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1994 |
2.50% |
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July 1, 1993 |
2.90% |
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October 1,
1992 |
4.00% |
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October 1,
1982 |
5.25% |
|
October 1,
1973 |
4.00% |
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