Responsibilities as a Renter

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As a tenant/resident/renter in one of our homes, there are certain responsibilities and expectations. Read your lease agreement carefully. We advise you to obtain legal counsel if you feel it necessary to fully understand the lease agreement before you sign. There are a few significant concepts found in all of our lease agreements and applicable to all renters and homes.

Lawn/Yard Maintenance

We do not provide lawn care. It is the responsibility of the renter to:

  • Mow the lawn regularly as needed/required, or hire a service to do so.

    • Consider height of grass when mowing to maintain life and appearance of lawn.

    • Mowing too short in hot seasons will damage lawns, all costs of repair are your responsibility.

  • Trim around all structures, walkways, patios, and utility accesses.

  • Remove weeds and other non-essential growth to maintain proper appearance of landscaping.

  • Water lawn and landscaping as needed to maintain life and appearance.

  • Use of chemicals or organic sprays should be carefully considered and used sparingly only when necessary to remove unwanted growth.

  • Immediately repair at your expense any lawn or landscaping damage caused by tenants, children, tenant’s guests, or allowed pets.

  • Adhere to any local HOA ordinances regarding lawn care and landscaping.

    • Tenants/residents are responsible for any HOA fines related to lawn/yard or landscaping activity or neglect.

  • Report to Rentleaf Properties immediately if a major lawn care issue arises which is reasonably beyond the scope of regular repair and maintenance.

 

Home Repairs and Regular Maintenance

Read your signed lease agreement carefully. Renter responsibility for minor home repairs and regular maintenance is detailed and may be different from your prior rental experiences.

We expect renters to love and respect our homes as much as we do. We have found that when a renter feels responsible for some of the minor and regular repair and maintenance details, the home feels more like a home. Renters are responsible for the following, limited to the lease agreement and Georgia state laws:

  • Replace light bulbs when necessary.

  • Replace smoke detector batteries (consider Daylight Savings changes as a reminder).

  • Clean windows, inside and out, regularly.

  • Clean appliances regularly.

  • Replace HVAC filters monthly, on schedule (we will provide the correct size filters).

  • Visually inspect HVAC unit and immediate surrounding area regularly for obvious issues.

  • Clean kitchen and bathrooms regularly and thoroughly to remove food or bathroom-use related accumulations.

  • Maintain floor and carpet cleaning as needed at renter’s expense (at Rentleaf Properties representative’s reasonable discretion).

  • Wash accumulated dirt, debris, grass, or other debris from exterior of home regularly.

  • Consider minor home repairs that do not cause a financial or physical hardship to the renter and do not violate state law (see lease agreement for details).

    • Examples: Gently tighten loose screws to prevent excess wear, replace a cracked plastic light switch cover plate, power wash driveway to clean, replace a broken landscape brick.

    • Do not attempt significant home repairs, contact us immediately.

  • Report water leaks or drips of any nature, interior or exterior, to Rentleaf Properties immediately upon discovery (read lease agreement carefully, you could be found at fault).

  • Consider direct contact with local companies trusted by Rentleaf Properties for reasonable repairs above and beyond the scope of minor repairs and maintenance (see lease agreement and Trusted Companies page).

  • Report to Rentleaf Properties immediately if a major home repair issue arises which is reasonably beyond the scope of minor repair and maintenance.

 

Utilities

All utilities and related fees are the responsibility of the tenant/resident/renter. All utilities will be transferred into the renters name/account at the time of lease agreement signing.

  • Rentleaf Properties of Georgia, LLC, will not be responsible for any utility fees or costs incurred by the renter (including connection fees).

  • Renter’s inability to establish and maintain any required utility account will immediately disqualify an applicant and/or violate the lease agreement.

  • Read your signed lease agreement carefully.

 

Renter’s Insurance

All lease agreements for all of our homes require Renter’s Insurance to be maintained at the cost of renter. Read your lease agreement carefully.

 

Your Conduct and Respecting the Neighborhood

Like you, our neighbors and the neighborhood deserve respect. As a renter and resident of your neighborhood, you are responsible for treating others with dignity, respect, and politeness. Please consider the following as potentially disrespectful to the neighborhood:

  • Loud excessive music or prolonged, irregular noise which would draw reasonable complaint from your neighbors.

  • Loud or excessive behavior from individuals or gatherings which would draw reasonable complaint from your neighbors, including domestic disputes.

  • Unsightly items or debris in the yard or driveway which would draw reasonable complaint from your neighbors or violate HOA or city ordinances.

  • Neglecting to follow local laws and ordinances (including HOA policy) regarding your pets.  Learn more here.

    • Allowing your pets to urinate or defecate on any neighbor’s property.

    • Allowing pet waste to accumulate in your own yard causing unpleasant sights and smells.

  • Street use of vehicles (parking or driving) that would cause prolonged nuisance or danger to through traffic and any people, even if the action is legal.

  • Respectful use of common areas, including any threatening or bullying behavior to others by any tenants/residents of your home.

  • Adherence to HOA pool rules and policy, as applicable.

  • Any actions or behaviors, lawful or unlawful, resulting in re-occurring law enforcement involvement.

 

Rights of Tenants and Landlords in Georgia

We love our homes and respect our renters. We strive to meet all regulations set forth by the Federal and State Landlord-Tenant Statues. We also strive to go above and beyond those basic requirements to provide a safe, clean, and long-term home for you to love as well.

Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook

O.G.C.A. Title 44 Chapter 7 - Landlord and Tenant

Each of our homes is equipped with a Renter’s Manual for your reference as a renter/tenant. If you ever have any questions or concerns about any of these concepts, please consult the Renter’s Manual and your lease agreement, or contact us:

Phone/Text: (470) 400-5815

Email: ty@rentleafproperties.com