<prompt> Human: Hey all, Im moving to major city in the next few weeks and I should be receiving a lease agreement through the reality company I was working with. What are some red flags I should look out for? Just for context this will be my first time living outside of my parents house and completely unaware on what should or should not be on my lease.Assistant: Check out the attorney generals website for your state. Many states have information on landlord-tenant law, which will vary by state. Heres Missouris for example. In general, watch out for non-refundable fees for cleaning and minor repairs, right of entry clauses many leases will have them, but you should know what the terms are before signing, and onerous penalties for late payment of rent. Also be on the lookout for clauses that make you liable for the cost of repairs to appliances, furnaces, water heaters, etc. Finally, research your landlord. Read attorney general and BBB complaints against them. Try to figure out if they are known for failing to repair issues in the apartment or withholding security deposits for shady reasons, because these can be indicators of bad landlords. If you see something you are uncomfortable with, dont be afraid to walk away before you sign the lease. Human: What if the lease says Im responsible for HVAC maintenance? Is this something I can get negotiate and say Im unwilling to accept the lease in this manner.  <response>: Yes, that would be a major issue if I were in your position. My concern would be that if youre responsible for maintenance, then the landlord will try to hold you responsible for breakdowns by claiming you neglected your duties. I would request that the landlord strike that provision from the contract. If they refuse and you still decide to rent from them, make sure to keep good records of your maintenance. Also, I saw in another comment that you were moving to Baltimore. Here is the Maryland landlord-tenant law website, including citations to relevant statutes. 