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What must be included in the written statement of the present condition of the premises?
What must be included in the written statement of the present condition of the premises?
Who is responsible for providing the written statement of condition at the beginning of a lease?
Who is responsible for providing the written statement of condition at the beginning of a lease?
What is required from the landlord if the premises have never been previously rented?
What is required from the landlord if the premises have never been previously rented?
What happens if the landlord fails to provide the required written statement of condition?
What happens if the landlord fails to provide the required written statement of condition?
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Under what condition must the landlord provide a list of damage and cleaning charges from a previous leasehold agreement?
Under what condition must the landlord provide a list of damage and cleaning charges from a previous leasehold agreement?
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What is an essential signature required on the written statement of condition?
What is an essential signature required on the written statement of condition?
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What can the landlord demonstrate to recover damages if they failed to provide the condition statement?
What can the landlord demonstrate to recover damages if they failed to provide the condition statement?
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What type of rental property is the requirement for the written statement applicable to?
What type of rental property is the requirement for the written statement applicable to?
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What information must the landlord provide if there are any cleaning charges?
What information must the landlord provide if there are any cleaning charges?
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What is the main purpose of the written statement of condition?
What is the main purpose of the written statement of condition?
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What must a landlord provide to a tenant when a security deposit is required?
What must a landlord provide to a tenant when a security deposit is required?
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What should the written statement of condition include if the premises have never been rented before?
What should the written statement of condition include if the premises have never been rented before?
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What happens if a landlord fails to provide a written statement of condition?
What happens if a landlord fails to provide a written statement of condition?
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What is required from the landlord regarding the signature on the written statement?
What is required from the landlord regarding the signature on the written statement?
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What must landlords provide upon written request from a tenant?
What must landlords provide upon written request from a tenant?
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What can tenants request when entering a new lease regarding the premises?
What can tenants request when entering a new lease regarding the premises?
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What role does a reasonable inspection play in the written statement process?
What role does a reasonable inspection play in the written statement process?
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What action might a landlord take if they cannot prove damage occurred during a tenancy?
What action might a landlord take if they cannot prove damage occurred during a tenancy?
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How must the written statement of the condition be presented to the tenant?
How must the written statement of the condition be presented to the tenant?
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When must a landlord provide the list of damage and cleaning charges if requested?
When must a landlord provide the list of damage and cleaning charges if requested?
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Study Notes
Landlord's Duty to Disclose Premise Condition
- Landlords renting residential property must provide a written statement detailing the property's condition before a lease begins. This statement must be separate from the lease agreement.
- The statement must include a detailed description of the property's condition known by the landlord or that should have been known upon reasonable inspection.
- If the premises have never been rented before, the statement must explicitly state this fact. The statement must also include the signature of the landlord or their agent, and the statement should be provided in conjunction with the lease execution.
- Upon a tenant's written request, the landlord must also provide a copy of the damage and cleaning charges list from the previous lease.
Required Information in the Statement
- The statement must detail the present condition of the property.
- If there's a history of prior tenants, the landlord must provide a copy of the damage and cleaning charges list from the previous lease, if requested by the tenant in writing.
Consequences of Failure to Comply
- Failure to provide the required statement limits the landlord's ability to claim for damage or cleaning costs.
- A landlord can only recover costs if they can prove the damage happened during the current tenancy and was caused by the tenant, their family, licensees, or invitees. This must be proven by "clear and convincing evidence."
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This quiz covers the landlord's obligation to provide a written statement about the condition of a rental property before leasing begins. Learn about the required information in the statement and the consequences of non-compliance. Test your knowledge on the legal responsibilities of landlords.
