Final Quiz

Harry is a landlord. Harry’s son wants to live in one of his rental units. Which of these notices is/are the most appropriate for Harry to request his tenant vacate the rental unit so Harry’s son can live there?

Which of the following is the BEST definition of the term “liquidated damages”?

What is the process for a landlord to collect a Pet Deposit?

What form should a landlord use if a tenant refuses to schedule a condition inspection at the end of a tenancy?

A tenant has left the rental unit in spotless condition and the landlord has no deductions they wish to make from the deposit. What is the deadline for the landlord to return the security deposit?

Sue is moving to another province and would like to end her fixed term tenancy. Lee, the landlord, understands Sue’s situation and does not mind that she will need to leave early; he wants to end the tenancy amicably. Which is the BEST form that Sue and Lee can use to do so?

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method of service? Select all that apply.

Andrea sells her 2-unit property and the new owner wants to take possession of the unit, but the new owner will have to wait until the tenant’s original lease is ended before they can move in. Is this ‘True’ or ‘False’?

A landlord would like to withhold some of a tenant’s security deposit to pay for damages to the rental unit; however, the tenant is refusing to sign off on any deductions being made. What procedure should the landlord follow?

A rent increase should not be issued unless (choose all that apply):

Advisement

Nova Scotia’s rental market is currently operating under a 2% rent cap until December 31, 2023. Landlords can only raise rent 2% during this period.
The I Rent It Right course reflects operating under normal market regulations in which a rent cap does not exist.

A landlord decided to do a Rental Unit Condition report with his new tenant. The landlord was late for a meeting and decided to rush through the condition inspection, writing very few notes and leaving out an entire section of the rental unit during the inspection. This could lead to:

A landlord has been unable to directly serve a notice to one of her tenants. She decides to send the notice by registered mail. After what time would the notice be considered served?

A landlord has several applications on file for a rental unit. What should he do with these applications according to the Personal Information Protection of Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)?

A landlord was in a rush when completing the move-out condition inspection with her last tenant. She realizes afterwards that she missed some damage under the sink, and on a few marks of the cabinets. She and the tenant both signed off on the unit as in good condition. What can the landlord do now?

A landlord in Nova Scotia asks for first and last month rent from the tenant. Is this allowable?

A proper notice of entry should include (select all that apply).

A landlord is deciding between two applicants. The only thing that differentiates them is that one of the applicants is 21 years old and the other 48. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

In which of these situations on a year to year lease can a 15 day notice be served? Select all that apply.

A tenant wants his friend to rent his apartment from him while he is abroad on a 3-month work assignment. The work assignment ends before the tenant’s fixed term ends. The tenant will continue to pay the landlord while his friend pays him for the period he is away. This situation is considered a/an…

Which of the following must landlords in Nova Scotia comply with? Select all that apply.

A landlord has two applicants that are identical, except that one is self-employed for 5 years and the other has worked for a company for 1 year. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

What annual percentage rent increase is allowed under the RTA? 

Advisement

Nova Scotia’s rental market is currently operating under a 2% rent cap until December 31, 2023. Landlords can only raise rent 2% during this period.
The I Rent It Right course reflects operating under normal market regulations in which a rent cap does not exist.

A landlord has served a 15-day notice to end tenancy for unpaid rent and the tenant has not paid in the first 15 days or disputed the notice. Which form should the landlord use if she would like the issue to be resolved quickly?

An applicant asks if it would be possible to install a handrail in the bathroom since she has a physical disability that makes getting onto the toilet challenging. This issue falls under which of these landlord responsibilities:

If a tenant has abandoned personal property, what are some of the things a landlord must do before disposing of it? Select all that apply.