Tenants have responsibilities to their building owners and other tenants - including not damaging the building, and responding to annual owner inquiries. While tenants in rent regulated or government subsidized apartments have special rights, many rules and laws apply to both unregulated and regulated apartments.This booklet explains many of these laws you need to know and provides resources where you can find more information about landlord and tenant issues. New York law provides that a landlord will need to provide a tenant with reasonable notice of his or her right to enter the premise. A New York estate administration attorney explains the right of survivorship and which properties can be passed directly to new owners without probate. Tenants are responsible for paying rent on time, keeping the property clean, and promptly reporting maintenance issues. Before renting out your property. â–« a description of the property the tenant is renting;. â–« the length of time the tenant will be allowed to live in the unit;. Your rights as a tenant include the right to "quiet enjoyment," a legal term.