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Understanding Renters Responsibility
The world of renting is often seen as one-sided. Renters expect the landlord to live up to his or her responsibilities, but renters responsibility is often given little thought. What sorts of responsibilities might renters have? Actually, there are quite a few legal responsibilities for those who choose to rent, rather than own, and understanding what is required of you can make your renting experience a simpler, more enjoyable thing.
The best place to learn more about the responsibilities that apply to your specific situation is your rental/lease agreement. This document spells out the responsibilities and requirements for both parties - you, the renter, and the landlord. However, there are some common areas that are often overlooked by renters in the process of day-to-day living.
Rent Payment - One of the most important renters responsibilities is to make certain that the rent is paid on time, every time. Not paying your rent on time (or at all) can obviously lead to some serious problems. In addition, even if you will be out of town for an extended period of time, you are still responsible for making certain that your rent is paid on time.
Maintenance - While the landlord is responsible for maintaining the grounds and structural elements within your apartment or home, you are responsible for some maintenance, as well. For instance, replacing the batteries in your smoke detector is your responsibility. Making certain that the fire extinguisher provided by the landlord remains in place is also one of your responsibilities. Finally, making certain that you do not damage the rental unit outside of "normal wear and tear" is also one of your responsibilities.
Renters Insurance - It is not the landlord's responsibility to provide you with insurance or to protect your belongings in the case of fire, flood, theft or other form of disaster. While the landlord's insurance will protect the unit, your belongings must be insured by you. One of the most important of all renters responsibilities is to obtain renter's insurance. This will help make certain that your items and possessions are protected against burglary, fire and other threats.
As you can see, there are numerous renters responsibilities. However, they are not terribly onerous and should be simple to uphold. Following these simple guidelines can help make certain that you are able to have the best renting experience possible and that you do not put undue pressure on your landlord.
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