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Answers (6)
- S. Chris Webb, "PHX AZ RE BROKER"
- Contributions:411
Possibly. Check your lease for verbiage such as:
"Tenant shall maintain the Premises
in a neat and undamaged condition and, in particular, shall comply with applicable provisions of building codes, homeowner's
association or other rules and regulations; maintain the Premises in a clean and safe condition; dispose of all ashes, rubbish,
garbage and other waste; keep and use all plumbing and electrical, sanitary, heating, ventilating and air conditioning facilities and
elevators and other facilities and appliances in a clean and reasonable manner; and generally conduct themselves and others in
their charge, including pets, in a manner so as not to disturb their neighbors or in any way, deface, damage, impair or otherwise
destroy any part of the Premises."
This is standard verbiage on an Arizona Association of REALTORS lease agreement, but is by no means going to be on all leases or in all states.
It is there for a reason. If you are not maintaining the yard or grounds, you are devaluing the neighborhood. If you are not maintaining the interior during showings, you are causing damage to the landlord by scaring off potential tenants which will cost them money. There also may be liability issues if you have debris lying around that presents a safety issue to people entering your home. Your lease may also have a provision where there are specific penalties for not maintaining the premises. Please refer to your lease, and if you feel you are not being treated fairly, consult with a legal professional.
"Tenant shall maintain the Premises
in a neat and undamaged condition and, in particular, shall comply with applicable provisions of building codes, homeowner's
association or other rules and regulations; maintain the Premises in a clean and safe condition; dispose of all ashes, rubbish,
garbage and other waste; keep and use all plumbing and electrical, sanitary, heating, ventilating and air conditioning facilities and
elevators and other facilities and appliances in a clean and reasonable manner; and generally conduct themselves and others in
their charge, including pets, in a manner so as not to disturb their neighbors or in any way, deface, damage, impair or otherwise
destroy any part of the Premises."
This is standard verbiage on an Arizona Association of REALTORS lease agreement, but is by no means going to be on all leases or in all states.
It is there for a reason. If you are not maintaining the yard or grounds, you are devaluing the neighborhood. If you are not maintaining the interior during showings, you are causing damage to the landlord by scaring off potential tenants which will cost them money. There also may be liability issues if you have debris lying around that presents a safety issue to people entering your home. Your lease may also have a provision where there are specific penalties for not maintaining the premises. Please refer to your lease, and if you feel you are not being treated fairly, consult with a legal professional.
- Rita Shaw, "Rita Shaw Broker"
- Contributions:41
Normally it is not a condition of a lease that the tenant not be a slob.The landlord however can issue a 3 day notice to perform covenant or quit if the tenant is causing damage to the unit or not maintaining it per the lease terms for instance unauthorized storage. Suggest the landlord give the tenant a financial incentive to keep the home clean and accessible during the listing period.
- Bruce Cadden
- Contributions:156
Check your lease. It's entirely possible. And clean the place up.
- Hazel Yoshida 951-805-9414, "Hazel Yoshida"
- Contributions:1739
I have never heard of this, and I wouldn't think so unless it is specifically written in your contract.
- Clyde Thorne, "magiccity"
- Contributions:19
I wouldn't think so. It should only apply when the current renter has left and left all of the mess behind. A landlord cannot dictate how a renter is to live or how clean to keep a home.
- wetdawgs
- Contributions:26784
Check your lease and your state's landlord/tenant laws. . Most likely not, but I can't promise that is the right answer.
Can a landlord charge if the persons apartment is messy when they are showing it to prospective rent
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