Residential Leasing Laws & Regulations Flashcards
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Under URLTA, what is the maximum security deposit a landlord may require?
Answer: One month's rent
URLTA limits security deposits to one month's periodic rent, although state limits range from no cap to several months.
Under URLTA, how long does a landlord have after the tenancy ends to return the deposit or give an itemized list of deductions?
Answer: 14 days
URLTA allows 14 days after termination and delivery of possession, and many state statutes set periods between 14 and 45 days.
Which charge is usually NOT allowed as a deduction from a security deposit?
Answer: Normal wear and tear such as faded paint
Landlords generally cannot charge tenants for normal wear and tear, only for damage beyond ordinary use and for unpaid amounts.
A leasing agent tells a Section 8 voucher holder that the property 'doesn't do government programs.' Where is this refusal most likely illegal?
Answer: Only in states or cities that protect source of income
The federal FHA does not protect source of income, but a growing number of states and cities ban refusing voucher holders.
Under federal fair housing law, a property may limit occupancy using HUD's general 'Keating Memo' guideline of how many persons per bedroom?
Answer: Two
The Keating Memo treats two persons per bedroom as a generally reasonable starting point, adjusted for unit size, the age of children, and local codes.
A tenant breaks a lease early and leaves. In most states, what duty does the landlord have?
Answer: To make reasonable efforts to re-rent the unit and reduce damages
Most states require landlords to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to re-rent, which limits what the departing tenant owes.
Under the Fair Housing Act, which statement about a resident who is a current illegal drug user is correct?
Answer: They are not protected as disabled because of current illegal drug use
The FHA excludes current illegal use of controlled substances from its definition of handicap, but people in recovery may be protected.
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