Italian Phrase
Cosa devo fare come inquilino?
Meaning
Literally “What must I do as a tenant?” The sentence is used when someone wants to know the duties, rights, or steps they should follow after moving into a rented property.
When to use
Use this question when you have just signed a lease, when you are preparing to move in, or when you need clarification from a landlord, a real‑estate agent, or a fellow tenant about your responsibilities.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cosadevofarecomeinquilino?
Cosa
Interrogative pronoun meaning “what”. It introduces a question about an action or thing.
devo
First‑person singular present of the modal verb *dovere* (to have to, must).
fare
Infinitive of the verb *fare* (to do / to make). After a modal verb, the infinitive follows directly.
come
Preposition meaning “as” or “in the role of”. Here it links the speaker’s status (inquilino) to the action.
inquilino
Noun meaning “tenant”. It is masculine singular; the article is omitted because the phrase is a question.
🗨In Conversation
Cosa devo fare come inquilino?
What should I do as a tenant?
Devi pagare l’affitto entro il quinto giorno, registrare il contratto al Comune e rispettare le regole condominiali.
You have to pay the rent by the fifth day, register the contract with the municipality, and respect the building rules.
✕Common Mistakes
Cosa devo fare per inquilino?
Use *come* (as) or *da* (as a role) instead of *per* which means “for”.
Che devo fare come inquilino?
When asking about duties linked to a role, *come* is preferred; *che* sounds like you’re asking about a specific task.
Cosa devo fare come inquilino?
If the speaker is female, the noun should agree in gender: *inquilina*.
↔Alternatives
Quali sono i miei doveri da inquilino?
What are my duties as a tenant?
Che cosa devo fare essendo inquilino?
What must I do being a tenant?
Cosa mi spetta fare come affittuario?
What am I supposed to do as a renter?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, tenants must register the lease (contratto di locazione) with the local *Comune* within 30 days, otherwise they lose tax benefits. It is also customary to pay a security deposit (usually two to three months’ rent) and to respect the building’s *regolamento condominiale* (condominium rules). Knowing these obligations will help you avoid legal issues and keep good relations with the landlord and neighbours.