Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question.
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When tenants decide to move out of an apartment voluntarily, what is the
standard notice amount given to a landlord?
a. | 10 day notice | c. | 30 day notice | b. | 14 day notice | d. | 60 day notice |
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Which of the following is NOT a right of a landlord?
a. | to retain security deposits for damages caused by the tenant | b. | to inspect the
property without notice | c. | to hire a property manager | d. | to receive rent in a
timely manner |
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Which of the following would a landlord NOT be required to provide
for its tenants?
a. | An environment that makes it easy for a tenant to pay their rent. | c. | An environment with
elevators, halls and stairwells that meet fire and safety regulations. | b. | An environment that
has fancy decorated community spaces. | d. | An environment with adequate locks, smoke alarms and fire
extinguishers. |
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Which of the following is a justifiable reason for NOT
refunding a tenant’s security deposit?
a. | normal wear and tear of premises | c. | large holes in the
walls | b. | being noisy | d. | a clean apartment |
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Use the scenario on Hannah to answer questions
5 through 9.
Hannah has signed a lease for the rental of an apartment and paid a
security deposit. The apartment building has an property manager. She needs to find a roommate to
help with the expenses. She attends school part-time and works full-time. Hannah attends
classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and then spend the other evenings studying and doing
homework. She is very neat and doesn’t smoke or drink.
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What should Hannah look for in a roommate?
a. | A roommate that has similar living habits. | c. | A roommate that likes to have lots
of parties. | b. | A roommate that likes to stay up late. | d. | A roommate that is very
messy. |
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Which of the following is NOT a duty of a the property manager for
Hannah’s building?
a. | They will be responsible for tenant car repairs. | c. | They will be responsible for taking
care of the property. | b. | They will be responsible for communicating with
tenants. | d. | They will be
responsible for arranging for repairs as needed. |
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What is a lease?
a. | A refundable amount paid to cover potential damages to a rented
property. | c. | The act of making a plan and carrying it out to ensure an event will take
place. | b. | An agreement between to or more people to bear a portion of an
obligation. | d. | An agreement
that specifies the rights and duties of the landlord and tenant. |
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What is a security deposit?
a. | A refundable amount paid to cover potential damages to rented
property. | c. | The act of making a plan and carrying it out to ensure an event will take
place. | b. | An agreement between two or more people to bear a portion of an
obligation. | d. | An agreement
that specifies the rights and duties of the landlord and tenant. |
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What could happen to Hannah is she fails to pay her rent?
a. | She could pay a fine. | c. | She could be evicted. | b. | She could lose a
roommate. | d. | She could miss
work and school. |
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When renting an apartment with a roommate, why is it important to get to know,
understand, and appreciate each other’s needs, values and differences?
a. | It will help reduce conflict with your roommate. | c. | It will make living together
unbearable. | b. | It will not be necessary to know your roommate. | d. | It will improve the chances of disagreeing with
your roommate. |
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When you sign a contract, you are signing a legal document that specifies the
rights and duties of each party to the agreement. When you fail to perform something you have agreed
to do, what happens to the contract?
a. | It is fine. | c. | It is upside-down. | b. | It is breached. | d. | It is evicted. |
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Colin has rented an apartment and signed a lease. Which of the following would
NOT be considered Colin’s responsibility for renting the apartment?
a. | He should make all necessary repairs to the apartment. | c. | He should allow the landlord access
to make repairs. | b. | He should respect the rights of other tenants. | d. | He should obey the rules specified in the
rental agreement. |
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