Property Manager (obscure DC section) Questions and Correct Answers Who is responsible for the tenant in the event of a sublet? - Correct Answer The tenant is responsible for his sub-leasor. Manager is only responsible on original contract Constructive Eviction - Correct Answer Self eviction because the actions of a landlord are so materially disturbing or impairing a tenant's enjoyment of the leased premises that the tenant is effectively forced to move out and terminate the lease UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE TENANT HAS
NO LIABILITY FOR FURTHER RENT.
Requirements for exterior doors - Correct Answer Must be easy to open and LOCK FROM THE
OUTSIDE
Smoke Detector Location Rules - Correct Answer 1 per sleeping area.-If an efficiency, it must be in the room used for sleeping.-In any other case, outside the bedrooms but in immediate vicinity of the sleeping area.Who is responsible for enforcing DC rent control laws? - Correct Answer Rental Accommodations Division (RAD)- it may be referred to as the "Rental Accommodations Office" in the test, which is...really stupid.Reasons you CANNOT discriminate against a prospective tenant - Correct Answer SOURCE OF INCOME, Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, appearance, sexual orientation, gender ID, family responsibilities, political affiliation, matriculation, place of residence, interfamily assault victim Can you discriminate against an applicant for having a non-service animal. - Correct Answer Yes.Who can represent a property manager in court? - Correct Answer Only a lawyer.Who is responsible for enforcing the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act? - Correct Answer Rental Conversion and Sale Division (CASD) Regulates the formation and registration of condos or co-ops.Under the Rent Control Act, what is a landlord called? - Correct Answer HOUSING PROVIDER 1 / 2
An apartment building or apartment complex is called a HOUSING ACCOMMODATION A single apartment or house is called a RENTAL UNIT What's the first thing you should do if a building that you manage is going to be razed? - Correct Answer stop maintenance projects Special conditions to raise rent of rent controlled properties - Correct Answer Hardship - can raise the rent to allow for a 12% return on the property.How many days after checkout do you have to return a deposit - Correct Answer 45 days after checkout/walkthrough. 30 days after you send notice to the tenant of your findings How many days after receiving a security deposit must it be disbursed into an escrow account? - Correct Answer 30 days Zoning regulations can impact what? - Correct Answer - Value
- Height, density,
- Floor Area Ratios (FAR), set backs,
- Parking requirements, & green spaces
- Utilities
- Repairs and maintenance
- janatorial
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A tenant signs a 1 year lease. 6 months later the house is sold to a new owner. What effect does this have on the lease? - Correct Answer None - the lease remains active Hot water minimum temperature required per the DC Housing Code? - Correct Answer Water temperature must reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the kitchen and bathroom.Who pays for what on a net lease? - Correct Answer Tenant pays base rent and some or all Operating Expenses - which include