Renting an Apartment Quiz

In order to rent a place, a landlord may request:

• that you own a car

• references and/or a credit check

• proof of vaccinations

• All of the above

The security deposit:

• will never be returned to the tenant

• will be returned to the tenant after any damages are deducted

• will go towards rent

• all of the above

A rental agreement:

• is a legal contract between the tenant and landlord

• states how much rent will cost

• states the length of the rental agreement

• all of the above

Financial experts recommend, when you rent, the amount of rent you pay should not be more than:

• 10% of your take home pay

• 30% of your take home pay

• 50% of your take home pay

• 70% of your take home pay

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When you decide to move out of an apartment,

• you can move out anytime you want to without penalty

• you must move out on the first day of the month

• you must give the landlord the required notice stated in the rental agreement

A rental agreement is often referred to as:

• renter's rights

• landlord's rights

• a lease

• all of the above

When it is time to look for a place of your own, it will be important to think about:

• the type of place you need

• the location of the place

• how much rent you can afford to pay

• all of the above

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When selecting a place to rent it is important to choose a place that:

• you really want and desire

• fits your needs and is affordable

• you find first

• None of the above

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True or False:

It is important to make sure you carefully read a rental agreement before signing it.

• True

• False

True or False:

The rental agreement doesn't have a lot of important details about your responsibilities as a tenant.

• True

• False