Tenant's Duties

Question 1

Duty to Pay Rent

Answer 1

Contractual relationship between landlord and tenant under lease

Question 2

Situations that Suspend Tenant’s Duty to Pay Rent

Answer 2

(1) PREMISES DESTROYED;
(2) TENANT EVICTED (actual or constructive); or
(3) Landlord MATERIALLY BREACHES LEASE

Question 3

Duty to Avoid Waste

Answer 3

Tenant must keep rental unit in good order

(1) Refrain from causing damages
(2) Abide by housing and health codes
(3) Return premises in proper condition

Question 4

Duty to Notify Landlord of Needed Repairs

Answer 4

Tenant must notify landlord of needed repairs

Question 5

Landlord’s Remedies for Tenant’s Breach

Answer 5

(1) Actual damages
(2) Litigation costs
(3) Injunctive relief