What happens if the water is shut off in an apartment?

If the water is shut off (and you’ve paid your bills), the landlord must fix any problem in a reasonable time frame. Depending on your lease, your landlord may or may not be responsible for minor problems like leaky faucets or problems with appliances.

What happens if you apply for an apartment with roommates?

If you are applying with a roommate or roommates, keep in mind that the apartment community or landlord may look at the income of all applicants separately, so each of you would need to make enough to afford the apartment on your own. This is to make sure that if one person moves out, the remaining tenant or tenants would be able to pay the rent.

How long does a landlord have to fix a problem?

This may be a housing or building agency or a health or fire department. The inspector will investigate and give the landlord a notice of violation and a deadline, typically 30 to 60 days, to correct the problem.

Can a landlord enter an apartment during an emergency?

Examples of emergencies would include: If a tenant has specifically asked the landlord to repair or service something in his or her unit, the landlord may enter the unit during additional hours. The landlord can enter the apartment at any hour of the day, as long as the landlord and tenant both agree to this time.

Can a landlord stop paying rent on an uninhabitable house?

An uninhabitable rental (such as one without heating, proper plumbing, or electricity) is one that you can stop paying rent on, or make the repairs yourself and deduct the expenses from future rent. There are, however, some things tenants have a responsibility to maintain, including:

Who is supposed to have access to your apartment?

Usually, the only other people that should have access to your apartment is the building management. Purchase renters insurance. You might not think that you have enough stuff to need the coverage, but when you start to add it all up it will amount to more than you thought.