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Landlord Responsibilities
Landlords are responsible for just as much as a tenant is responsible for. What does a landlord owe their renters? Who is responsible for maintenance within your living space? What’s the difference between a landlord, superintendent and building manager? All of these questions and more are answered here for your convenience.

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Karina Arabolaza
Karina Arabolaza-Director of Education and Outreach, Housing Rights Center, Los Angeles
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Landlords 
  1. Karina Arabolaza
  2. What is the difference between a landlord, manager and building superintendent? 
  3. What information will I have to provide a prospective landlord? 
  4. What can a landlord not ask about on an application? 
  5. What information will a landlord look for in their background check? 
  6. Can my landlord perform a background check without telling me? 
  7. Can a landlord contact my employer without telling me? 
  8. Can a landlord contact my bank without telling me? 
  9. Can a landlord check my credit? 
Fair Housing 
  1. Karina Arabolaza
  2. Can I lease a unit if I have bad credit? 
  3. On what grounds can my rental application be denied? 
  4. Can I be denied a unit based on comments made by a previous landlord? 
  5. Can a landlord refuse to rent to a gay couple? 
  6. Can a landlord refuse to rent to an unmarried couple? 
  7. Can a landlord refuse to rent to a person who is HIV positive? 
  8. What can I do if I suspect discrimination? 
  9. Can a landlord give different tenants different lease terms? 
  10. What types of units does the Fair Housing Act cover? 
  11. Can more than one person be on a lease? 
  12. What happens if the other people on the lease don't pay their share of the rent? 
  13. What is "rent control"? 
  14. Should I keep a record of the unit's condition when I move in? 

Popular Questions

  • Can my landlord perform a background check without telling me?
  • Can a landlord contact my employer without telling me?
  • Can a landlord contact my bank without telling me?
  • Can a landlord check my credit?
  • Can a landlord refuse to rent to a gay couple?
  • Can a landlord refuse to rent to an unmarried couple?
  • What can I do if I suspect discrimination?
  • Should I keep a record of the unit's condition when I move in?
  • If I am having trouble with my neighbors, should I tell the landlord?
  • Is the landlord responsible for repairs?
  • What is my landlord required to do to keep me safe?
  • Must landlords make building alterations for disabled tenants?
Safety And Repairs When Renting 
  1. Karina Arabolaza
  2. Who is responsible for keeping the common areas clean and usable? 
  3. Is there some kind of "maximum occupancy" or minimum space requirement? 
  4. If I am having trouble with my neighbors, should I tell the landlord? 
  5. What are some of the common housing code violations? 
  6. Is the landlord responsible for repairs? 
  7. What can I do if a landlord refuses to make repairs? 
  8. Is my landlord required to make every repair I request? 
  9. What are some of the common reasons a residence is considered uninhabitable? 
  10. What can I do if my apartment is uninhabitable? 
  11. What is my landlord required to do to keep me safe? 
  12. What can I do if my landlord refuses to take adequate safety measures? 
  13. What do landlords typically prohibit in common areas? 
  14. Are there laws regarding harmful building materials? 
  15. Must landlords make building alterations for disabled tenants? 

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