A landlord has a duty to:

• Ensure that the premises is in a safe and livable condition when rented out
• Allow the tenant to receive visitors
• Place the tenant’s security deposit in a savings account which has the highest rate of interest for that financial institution
• Return the security deposit, plus all interest accrued, to the tenant minus any costs for reasonable repairs for damages caused by the tenant
• Provide proof to the tenant of any costs incurred through having a lease drawn up when passing on such costs to the tenant

A tenant has a duty to:

• Pay the rent on time as specified by the lease
• Keep the dwelling/property clean and tidy
• Not use the premises for an improper purpose (for example, overcrowding, illegal activities and unregistered retail)
• At the end of the lease, return the property to the landlord in the same condition minus reasonable wear and tear
• Keep to the provisions of the lease as long as all the provisions are legal