SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUND
At the end of the lease, a landlord must return a tenant's security deposit or give the tenant a written explanation as to why the deposit (or any part of the deposit) will not be returned. The landlord must mail or deliver the deposit within 30 days after the day the tenant vacated and the lease expired. As a practical matter, actual receipt of the security deposit may be delayed by several days if the tenant fails to provide the landlord with accurate forwarding address information. The landlord may deduct, from the security deposit, amounts to cover damage from tenants or their guests, unpaid rent, and/or costs of cleaning or other repairs, with the exception of reasonable wear and tear. The landlord must provide an itemized list of any deductions.

TERM LEASE
The lease states how long the tenancy will last (i.e., six months or a year),  and is a written agreement.  The tenant is liable for rent the for the entire term of the lease. A lease is a legally binding contract which cannot be broken without the other person's consent. A written lease will outline the conditions under which a person(s) may live in a rental unit or home, and can be referred to if a dispute arises. If the written lease form is changed, both landlord and tenant will mark with their initials next to any changes, additions, or deletions made on the lease forms. Both parties shall receive a copy of the lease and any other signed forms.

RENT COLLECTION The rent must be paid on the due date.  The rental fee and due date are determined by the provisions of the lease.  If a tenant misses the due date, and payment is not made within 5 daysof the stated due date, the landlord will require the tenant to pay a late fee. Failure to pay the rent on time is considered a breach of the lease and legal cause for eviction.

LANDLORD RIGHT OF ENTRY
A landlord may enter a dwelling unit:

• At any time in case of emergency or if the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has abandoned the premises, or the tenant is in substantial violation of the provisions of the lease or rental agreement.
• During reasonable hours, and in a reasonable manner for the purpose of inspecting the premises, making necessary or general repairs, decorations, alterations, improvements, or agreed services.
• During reasonable hours and in a reasonable manner for the purpose of showing the rental unit to actual or potential purchasers, insurers, mortgagees, real estate agents, potential tenants, workers or contractors.

Unless it is impractical to do so, the landlord must attempt to get the tenant's consent for an agreed time of entry. The landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass or intimidate the tenant.

MOVING OUT - TERMINATING THE LEASE
A term lease terminates automatically at the end of the lease period without the need of any notice from either landlord or tenant. The procedures for ending a written term lease are outlined in the lease. The lease requires a written 30 day notice prior to the lease expiring. This notice has to be received by the first of the month. 

If a tenant moves out before the lease expires, he/she is still responsible for paying the rent for the remaining term of the lease. Another tenant may be found to fulfill the balance of the lease. The landlord's consent is necessary if the lease agreement is transferred to a new tenant.  The landlord may require a fee to re-rent the unit and is entitled to recover actual costs to re-rent. 

MAINTENANCE
Tenants should promptly notify the landlord immediately when repairs become necessary. The landlord shall respond to verbal notice of the need for repair. The tenant must give the landlord reasonable notice and a reasonable amount of time, which is usually within 24 - 48 hours, depending the severity of the repair.

ABANDONED PROPERTY
Tenant's property which has been left for a least 30 days in the vacated premises, becomes the property of the landlord to dispose of or sell, without notice, in whatever manner the landlord chooses. The landlord can keep the money from the sale. Expenses for storing or moving the property which exceeds proceeds from the sale can be deducted from the security deposit.

If the landlord removes abandoned property from the premises after a judgment of eviction has been obtained and served, the landlord may retain possession of the property until charges for the reasonable amount of any storage and moving expenses have been paid.

EVICTION
According to state law, landlords can evict tenants for non-payment of rent, or in cases where the tenant refuses to leave after "Notice to Vacate" has been properly served and the tenant's last day has passed. A tenant can also be evicted if the tenant or any person on the premises with the tenant's consent acts in a manner that unreasonably disturbs other tenants peaceful enjoyment of the premises.

A tenant may also be evicted for violating a material term of the lease. In addition to unreasonable peace disturbances, three situations potentially violate the material terms of a lease; drug use, distribution, or other illegal activity conducted on the property; unreported pets; or too many occupants in violation of the lease.