Advice for Tenants

In this section you will be able to find a variety of topics that should make you off campus accommodation as simple as possible. Below are your responsibilities as a tenant, adhering to these bullet points should ensure that you have no problems with your landlords, neighbours or the University. 

Tenant's Responsibilities

• Pay rent and utilities according to rental agreement. 
• Maintain the premises in sanitary condition. 
• Dispose of garbage properly. 
• Pay for fumigation of infestations caused by the tenant (e.g. fleas from a cat). 
• Properly use and maintain all electrical, gas, heating, plumbing, and other appliances provided by the landlord. 
• Do not cause intentional or careless damage to the dwelling. 
• Do not permit "waste" (substantial damage to the property) or "nuisance" (substantial interference like a dog barking all night) to persist. 
• Upon moving out, restore the premises to the same condition as when the tenant moved in, aside from normal wear and tear. 
• Follow all written agreements in the lease or any other signed documents.