When it comes to rental properties, certain responsibilities typically fall on either the Landlord or the Tenant.
Landlord's Responsibility:
- Mortgage Payments
- Property Taxes
- Landlord Property Liability Insurance
- HOA Dues
- Specialized Exterior Maintenance: (Where applicable)
- Lawn Fertilizing, Soding and Seeding, Tree trimming, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing
- Lawn Maintenance when vacant
- Utilities during vacancy
- Property Maintenance:
- Appliances and Fixtures
- Safety and Building Codes:
- Landlords must ensure that the property complies with local safety and building codes.
- Property Management Fees
Tenant's Responsibility:
- Rent Payments
- Security Deposit at Move-In
- Rental Insurance
- Inspection Responsibilities
- Utility Setup and Payments
- Regular Lawn Maintenance
- Items that the HOA does not cover
- Normal Lawn Mowing
- Normal Weed Management