Landlord Quiz Survey

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* 1. In a non-emergency situation, what are the Landlord requirements for entering a rental property?

Can enter at any time, so long as it is during reasonable hours

Can enter at any time so long as 24 hours’ notice is provided

Can enter during normal business hours so long as 24 hours’ notice is provided

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* 2. Can the Landlord impose fees on the Tenant at any time?

All fees must be disclosed in the lease

Fees can only be imposed after a Tenant is given 60 days’ notice

Fees not disclosed in the lease can only be imposed after a Tenant is given at least 60 days’ notice and for services that are allowable by statute and at lease renewal

Fees not disclosed in the lease cannot be imposed

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* 3. Under what situation can a Landlord change the locks on a Tenant?

After the Tenant breaches the lease and is put on notice

After the Tenant fails to pay rent

After the Court has issued a Warrant of Restitution, and the eviction scheduled and carried out by the Sheriff’s Office.

All of the above

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* 4. How often can a Landlord increase the rent?

Once every twelve months

Twice a year

Once every two years

As often as the Landlord would like

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* 5. What is the maximum amount that can be charged for a security deposit?

One months’ rent plus pet deposit

Two months’ rent plus pet deposit

One months’ rent including pet deposit

Two months’ rent including pet deposit

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* 6. After a Tenant moves out, how long does a Landlord have to return the deposit?

30 days

Until all repairs are completed to return the deposit with a written explanation

40 days and, if you are withholding all or part of the security deposit, you must send a written explanation

45 days and, if you are withholding all or part of the security deposit, you must send a written explanation

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* 7. Is the Landlord required to offer the Tenant a 2-year lease?

A: Yes, at the initial lease signing only

B: Yes, at the initial lease signing and all subsequent renewals

C: No, this is not required

D: Yes, or give the Tenant a written explanation as to why this is not being offered

B and D

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* 8. How many days must pass before charging a late fee and what late fee percentage can be charged?

A: Ten days (10) and 5% of the rent due

B: Ten days (10) and 5% of the voucher holder’s portion of the rent due

A and B

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* 9. What are the notice requirements for a Landlord who does not want to renew the long-term lease of a single family and/or multifamily home?

Must be in writing and must be a 30-day notice

Must be in writing and must be a 60-day notice coinciding with the lease’s rent payment cycle.

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* 10. What are the requirements for a rent increase notice?

Must be a 60-day written notice that includes the following: current rent and proposed rent, percent change, current VRG and a notification that Tenant can contact OLTA if they consider the rent increase to be excessive.

Must be a 90-day written notice that includes following: current rent and proposed rent, percent change, current VRG and a notification that Tenant can contact OLTA if they consider the rent increase to be excessive.

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* 11. What requirements must be met prior to the Landlord filing a Failure To Pay Rent Action in District Court?

A: Landlord must provide a Summary Ejectment Notice for Failure to Pay Rent to the tenant 10 days prior to filing.

B: Tenant must not have paid rent for the months listed in the Summary Ejectment Notice for Failure to Pay Rent

C: Landlord must have a rental facility license from DHCA

A and B

All of the above

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* 12. With respect to A/C, during what dates must the air-conditioning be fully functional and at what minimal temperature?

All year around at no more than 80 degrees

May 1st – September 30th at no more than 80 degrees

June 1st- September 30th at no more than 80 degrees

June 1st – September 30th at no more than 75 degrees

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* 13. In what situations are window guards required in multifamily units?

All windows above the ground floor if there is a child age 10 or under or on request

Openable windows above the ground floor if there is a child age 10 or under or on request

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* 14. According to County Housing Code, what is the minimum temperature at which the heat must function all year around?

70 degrees

69 degrees

68 degrees

67 degrees

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* 15. The Landlord has the right to:

A: Require the Tenant to obtain renters insurance and keep it current

B: Waive their rights under County or State law on signing a lease

C: Take possession of the Tenant’s belongings without first obtaining a court order and without the presence of the Sheriff

D: Require the Tenant to pay court costs awarded by the court

A and D

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* 16. Tenants have the right to:

Receive a copy of the current Landlord-Tenant Handbook at lease signing

Receive a written explanation regarding the allocation of any utility bills if the unit is not sub-metered

Form and/or join a tenant association

Distribute and post freely in central locations of the property, literature concerning Landlord-Tenant issues, if the origin is properly identified

All of the above

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* 17. Who can you and your Tenant contact in Montgomery County Government for general assistance and information regarding leasing issues?

Call 311

Go to DHCA’s website

Visit Office of Landlord- Tenant Affairs in person at 1401 Rockville Pike, 4th Floor, Rockville, MD

All of the above

Landlord Quiz

Test your Landlord knowledge!

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* 1. In a non-emergency situation, what are the Landlord requirements for entering a rental property?

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* 2. Can the Landlord impose fees on the Tenant at any time?

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* 3. Under what situation can a Landlord change the locks on a Tenant?

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* 4. How often can a Landlord increase the rent?

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* 5. What is the maximum amount that can be charged for a security deposit?

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* 6. After a Tenant moves out, how long does a Landlord have to return the deposit?

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* 7. Is the Landlord required to offer the Tenant a 2-year lease?

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* 8. How many days must pass before charging a late fee and what late fee percentage can be charged?

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* 9. What are the notice requirements for a Landlord who does not want to renew the long-term lease of a single family and/or multifamily home?

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* 10. What are the requirements for a rent increase notice?

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* 11. What requirements must be met prior to the Landlord filing a Failure To Pay Rent Action in District Court?

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* 12. With respect to A/C, during what dates must the air-conditioning be fully functional and at what minimal temperature?

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* 13. In what situations are window guards required in multifamily units?

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* 14. According to County Housing Code, what is the minimum temperature at which the heat must function all year around?

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* 15. The Landlord has the right to:

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* 16. Tenants have the right to:

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* 17. Who can you and your Tenant contact in Montgomery County Government for general assistance and information regarding leasing issues?