Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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When
any problems arise between the tenant and the landlord, the tenant should a. | sue the
landlord. | b. | organize a tenants’ group. | c. | move
out. | d. | try to negotiate
first with the landlord. | | |
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Which
of the following statements about rent control is true? a. | Rent control
laws limit how much future rents can be raised. | b. | Rent control
laws speed up the rising cost of housing. | c. | Under rent control laws, rent may be increased at any
time. | d. | Under some rent control laws, rent increases are limited to a
certain percentage each year. | | |
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Tenants who consider withholding rent because of housing violations
should a. | have a housing
inspector inspect the building for code violations. | b. | keep the rent
themselves. | c. | see a lawyer or organization that helps
tenants. | d. | both a and c | | |
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When
a tenant wants to sublease the rental property, she must a. | obtain the
landlord’s permission. | b. | go to court. | c. | have her name
removed from the lease. | d. | pay an additional security deposit. | | |
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If a
tenant refuses to move after his or her lease is ended, the landlord can a. | take legal
action to have the tenant forced off the property. | b. | hold the tenant
to a new lease identical to the old one, if the tenant stays beyond the
lease. | c. | have the tenant arrested. | d. | both a and
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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Decide whether each action is one of the Landlord, the Tenant, or
Both, and write the appropriate term on the line.
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6.
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Fills
out application ____________________
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Has
right to quiet enjoyment ____________________
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Inspects apartment ____________________
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9.
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Is
responsible for misuse and neglect ____________________
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10.
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Is
responsible for routine cleaning ____________________
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11.
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Is
responsible for wear and tear ____________________
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12.
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Makes
major repairs ____________________
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Matching
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Match each statement with the correct item below. Some items may not be
used. a. | landlord | e. | mortgage | b. | lease | f. | tenant | c. | lease
application | g. | tenancy at
will | d. | month-to-month
lease | h. | tenancy for
years | | | | |
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13.
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a
lease for a fixed period of time such as a year
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14.
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loan
for the purchase of a house
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15.
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form
used by landlords for determining whether someone qualifies for rental
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16.
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lease
that can be ended with 30-days notice from either party
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17.
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lease
for an indefinite time period which allows the tenant to leave or be told to leave at any
time
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Short Answer
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18.
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What
are the causes of homelessness?
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19.
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Under
the terms of the lease, if the furnace stopped functioning and there was no heat, what obligations
would the tenant and landlord have?
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20.
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Is
Clause 11 enforceable? Give your reasons.
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21.
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Is
Clause 15 enforceable? Give your reasons.
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