Tenant duties:

• Must keep the apartment clean;

•  Must manage and dispose of garbage and waste using the proper containers;

• Must utilize all electrical & plumbing fixtures properly;

• Must ensure when they use any appliances provided by the landlord, that it is with due care and according to the intended use of the appliance;

• Follow local housing, health and safety rules;

• Must ensure as tenants they, as well as their guests, not damage the landlord's property or disturb neighbors;

• Promptly notify the landlord when something needs to be fixed.

Landlord Duties:

• Must adhere to all health and safety laws and regulations;

• Must promptly make all repairs in order to maintain the property in good condition;

• Must ensure all common areas are safe, clean, and in good repair;

• Must ensure all electrical, plumbing, heating and air systems, and provided appliances are up to code and in good working order;

• When there are four or more rental units, must ensure appropriate garbage cans and containers are provided;

• Supply running water and enough hot water and heat at all times, unless there are separate heat or hot water units for each dwelling unit and the utility fees for the heat and hot water are paid directly by the tenant to a public utility company;

• Provide a minimum of 24 hours notice to a tenant before intending to enter their dwelling, as well as the specific reason for the need to enter the dwelling. The suggested entering of the dwelling must also be at a reasonable hour.  The exception is if there is a viable emergency relating to the material condition of the property. The landlord also had a lawful duty not to abuse their right to enter the property.

We can help both landlords and tenants in drafting and reviewing rental agreements, as well as representing landlords or tenants in disputes relating to the property, non-compliance with the duties and responsibilities as a landlord or tenant, and situations relating to evictions. Many times we are able to assist in landlord tenant disputes in a manner which does not burn bridges for either party.

If you are involved in a landlord, tenant Dispute in Toledo, Northwood, Oregon, or the Northwest Ohio area, contact an experienced landlord, tenant dispute attorney (lawyer) at Breier & Winckowski today by calling (419) 690-8022.