The traditional common law concept of the landlord-tenant relationship was that the landlord's obligation was simply to stay off the property and the tenant's obligation was to pay rent. The expectations for this relationship have changed markedly over the years. In your first post answer the following questions:

1. What additional expenses do tenants in rental homes and apartment buildings now expect the owner/landlord to pay?

2. Is there any agency conflict between the tenant and landlord?

3. Has the change in this relationship increased or decreased this agency conflict?

4. In your opinion has this change increased or decreased the cost of housing for renters/tenants?