Tenant Rights Quiz

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1. What should you do before signing a lease? Select all that apply. *

A. Read the entire lease B. Ask questions about anything you do not understand C. Confirm the rent amount and due date D. Review policies concerning pets, guests, and smoking E. Sign it immediately so no one else gets the apartment

2. How can you document the condition of a home before moving in? Select all that apply. *

A. Take photographs or videos of every room B. Record existing damage on a move-in inspection form C. Keep copies of messages about problems with the property D. Assume the landlord already has a record of every problem E. Test appliances and report any that do not work

3. Which of the following is generally a landlord’s responsibility? *

A. Paying the tenant’s utility bills B. Cleaning the tenant’s dishes C. Making repairs necessary to keep the property fit and habitable D. Replacing anything the tenant deliberately damages

4. What should you do when something in your home needs to be repaired? Select all that apply. *

A. Notify the landlord promptly B. Report the problem in writing whenever possible C. Take photographs or videos of the problem D. Keep copies of your communications E. Ignore it until the problem becomes an emergency

5. Which problem should be reported as a maintenance emergency? *

A. A small scratch on a cabinet B. A burst pipe causing a major water leak C. A faded spot on the carpet D. A loose closet doorknob

6. In most situations, how much notice must a South Carolina landlord provide before entering a rental home? *

A. No notice is required B. At least 12 hours C. At least 24 hours D. At least seven days

7. Which characteristics are protected under fair-housing laws? Select all that apply. *

8. Which of the following is a tenant’s responsibility? *

A. Paying rent in full and on time B. Repairing the building’s entire electrical system C. Replacing appliances damaged by normal age D. Inspecting every other tenant’s apartment

9. Can a tenant stop paying rent because the landlord has not made a repair? *

A. Yes, for any repair that takes more than one day B. Yes, as long as the tenant sends a text message first C. No, the tenant should continue paying unless a court or the law specifically allows otherwise D. Yes, but only during the winter

10. What should a tenant do when moving out? Select all that apply. *

A. Review the lease for notice and move-out requirements B. Remove personal belongings and clean the home C. Return keys and access devices D. Take photographs or videos after cleaning E. Provide the landlord with a forwarding address

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