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Tenant and landlord obligations

Elyse Amend by Elyse Amend
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Article online since September 12nd 2007, 9:00
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Tenant and landlord obligations
Here are some of the main obligations tenants and landlords have after signing a lease agreement, as stated by the Régie du logement:
During the lease, a tenant must:

- pay the full rent on the agreed date;

- keep the unit clean and in good condition, respecting the rules concerning safety and sanitation;

- not change the form of the apartment, including the locks;

- make minor repairs if necessary;

- allow the landlord to check the condition of the unit on occasion, and to allow the landlord to show the apartment to prospective tenants;

- not cause any disturbances for the other tenants;

- inform the landlord about any major problems as soon as possible

The landlord must:

- deliver the leased unit to the tenant in a good, clean, and livable condition on the agreed date;

- allow the tenant peaceful enjoyment of the leased property;

- maintain the property throughout the term of the lease, including all repairs except those that are assumed by the

tenant;

- respect all laws regarding safety, sanitation, maintenance, and habitability of the unit and entire building;

- make sure the building is not over-occupied

- not change the form of the dwelling

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