what ethical responsibilities does a landlord have toward their tenant?
In most states and jurisdictions, landlord responsibilities cover, at least to some degree, protection of their tenants. This protection responsibility may impose a legal duty on the landlord to take steps to protect their tenants from thieves, assailants and criminal acts from other tenants.
One obligation a landlord has to their rental property and to their tenants is to keep up with property maintenance. One of the most basic requirements is to make sure tenants always have access to running water. Landlords must also maintain common areas, keep up with repairs and follow all health and building codes.