Property Manager (obscure DC section) Questions and Correct Answers

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 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 condi