Although some people believe that deliberate misconduct or major legal violations are the key causes of rental disputes in rental properties, they often stem from a simple factor termed “clear expectations”. Assumptions fill the gap when there is no prompt clarification of expectations. For instance, landlords may assume that tenants understand payment grace periods. Also, tenants may assume that routine maintenance covers minor repairs. Frustration usually results from non-communication of expectations. When these misunderstandings compound …