In most states a residential landlord must keep his rental property in repair and in good condition at all times. The tenant must pay for any repairs which resulted in damage, abuse, or any other condition that is beyond the normal wear and tear of the unit. In most states, any type of clause that states that tenant must pay any part of repairs, regardless of wear and tear, is considered unconscionable and may not be enforced. I doubt that Georgia is any different, but I would check with the legal services Bureau in your area in Georgia to find out for sure. I am sure that your state has a legal aid Society or some type of legal resources for those who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
That all depends on the landlord, and the local laws. Sometimes some utilities are included in the rent, sometimes they are not. For example, some places have laws that require landlords to provide water.
You do if you have a lease agreement or f you stay in the apartment when you have no lease. There are conditions under which you can withhold rent, but these conditions vary from state to state and all require formal notice to the landlord about why the rest is withheld .
Most states require the landlord to place the deposit in an interest-bearing account, protected from his creditors.
You can usually tell by the upkeep of the apartment building. As far as your landlord's character try talking to some of the other tenants.
Some areas like Gresham, Oregon, require a landlord to have a license, but this is truly the exception. Generally there is no license needed or available for a landlord.
Yes, under certain circumstances.
I don't know of any state whose statutes require A/C.
Likely yes, but it depends on the type of repair. Minor "wear and tear" repairs are generally held to be the responsibility of the lessee. If you're talking about major repairs (replacing appliances, roof damage, structural issues), then those would fall upon the landlord.
Yes! Your landlord can require anything he wants in the lease.
I think you can. The parties are at liberty to make this kind of agreement part of their contract. I know of no law that prohibits such a thing - it's not unlawful discrimination. And a tenant is at liberty to decline the apartment and go somewhere else.
That all depends on the landlord, and the local laws. Sometimes some utilities are included in the rent, sometimes they are not. For example, some places have laws that require landlords to provide water.
He probably could. If you have no prior agreement, than it's his land, and he can decide he'll only rent if you agree to his terms, which could be a lease.
most states require landlord's to pay for the water and to include same in the rent. Culturally, few properties have a separate water meter for each apt unit
Actually, this can be a requirement from your landlord.
An executive agreement does not require Senate approval.
Certain repairs require that you do.
You do if you have a lease agreement or f you stay in the apartment when you have no lease. There are conditions under which you can withhold rent, but these conditions vary from state to state and all require formal notice to the landlord about why the rest is withheld .