Office of African American Affairs
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Department of Neighborhood Services
Things a tenant must know! While the property owner is responsible for many maintenance items, tenants are also responsible for some items, and may be liable under the law if they don't fulfill their responsibilities. Some of the major things that tenants are responsible for are:
If any of the above items are not complied with, it may be a violation of the law that could be grounds for prosecution which could result in a fine of $150 to $10,000. It may also result in your being evicted. Please help yourself & us by taking care of these things immediately.
Often landlords can avoid complaints by keeping illegal activity out of their property. The department offers FREE training on a regular basis to those owning or managing property. See the Landlord Training Program page for more information.