July 28, 2022
Who Does What? Setting Healthy Boundaries With Your Tenants
Katherine BennettAs a landlord, your responsibility under the law is to provide a safe, livable home. This is under the legal doctrine called the “implied warrant of habitability.” This is a pretty broad st,atute, but it basically means the property should have: Heat (and air conditioning, depending on where you live). Water (hot and cold). A roof that doesn’t leak and won’t collapse and hurt your residents. An inside of the home that is free from known environmental hazards like unsafe electrical outlets, lead paint, or asbestos. Safe floors that can hold […]
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