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Tenants' Rights Quiz

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1. What is a lease? *

A. A list of optional suggestions for tenants B. A legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant C. A receipt for the security deposit D. A property inspection report

2. What should you do before moving your belongings into a rental home? *

A. Complete a move-in inspection and document existing damage B. Replace all the appliances C. Pay the final month’s rent D. Remove the smoke detectors

3. What is a landlord generally responsible for providing? *

A. Free internet and cable service B. New furniture for every tenant C. A safe and habitable rental property D. Transportation for tenants

4. How should you report a needed repair? *

A. Wait until you are walking out and say something B. Report it promptly and, when possible, in writing C. Repair it yourself without notifying the landlord D. Report it when you think about it

5. In most nonemergency situations, how much notice should a landlord provide before entering the rental property? *

A. No notice is required B. At least 6 hours C. At least 24 hours D. At least seven days

6. Which is an important tenant responsibility? *

A. Paying rent on time B. Write all repair requests for your floor C. Paying the landlord’s bonus D. Allowing people to enter without notice

7. Can a tenant automatically stop paying rent when the landlord fails to make a repair? *

A. Yes, for any unrepaired problem B. Yes, if the tenant sends a text message C. No; the tenant should continue paying unless the law or a court allows otherwise D. No, but the tenant may permanently leave without notice

8. How long does a South Carolina landlord generally have to return a security deposit or provide an itemized list of deductions after move-out? *

A. 10 days B. 15 days C. 30 days D. 90 days

9. Which action is a landlord generally prohibited from taking to force a tenant out? *

A. Filing an eviction case through the court B. Sending the tenant a legal notice C. Changing the locks without following the legal eviction process D. Requesting payment of overdue rent

10. Why is it important to keep leases, receipts, photographs, maintenance requests, and messages? *

A. They can document what happened if a dispute arises B. They automatically cancel an eviction C. They allow a tenant to stop paying rent D. They replace the need to follow the lease

Bonus Question: Which of the following is considered normal wear and tear? *

A. A large hole in the wall B. Scratches and marks on the walls C. Carpet worn from regular walking D. A broken interior door

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