Under the Landlord-Tenant Act, a tenant is required to:
- Pay rent and any utilities agreed upon
- Comply with city, county and state regulations
- Keep the rental unit clean and sanitary
- Dispose of garbage properly
- Pay for fumigation of infestations caused by the tenant
- Properly operate plumbing, electrical and heating systems
- Not intentionally or carelessly damage the dwelling
- Not engage in or allow any gang-related activity
- Not permit waste (substantial damage to the property) or nuisance (substantial interference with other tenants' use of their property)
- When moving out, restore the dwelling to the same condition as when the tenant moved in, except for normal wear and tear
- Maintain smoke detection devices
- Not engage in activity at the premise that is imminently hazardous to the physical safety of other persons on the premise and that entails a physical assault on a person or unlawful use of a firearm or other deadly weapon resulting in arrest
