Landlord law opens the door of legal support for both the property owner and the rent payer and defines the do's and don't' of both the parties.
Premature termination of contract
According to the Landlord Law , landlords can issue "Quit notice" in the name of the tenant or else deny renewal of contract if the tenants give birth to the following precarious predicaments:
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Poor rent paying behavior of the tenant;
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Lack of seriousness on the part of the rent payer in following the agreed code of conduct;
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Disobeying state health and sanitary laws;
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Not allowing the Landlord to access the property, if required;
Racial Discrimination under Landlord Law
Landlords are not allowed to exercise their own liking and disliking in choosing tenants under Landlord Law . Any property owner making selection on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, nationality etc. can be sued by the applicants for discrimination.
Provisions for Retaining Deposit by Landlords
It is legal to take and keep deposit amount from tenants, as a security if the tenants fail to pay rent or happens to spoil the property, according to Landlord Law . There is no fixed deposit amount. But normally landlords take one month's rent or more. Landlords are liable to pay an interest of 5% per annum on the extra amount, if the tenancy continues for more than half a year. Tenants should keep the money receipt for future use.
Landlords should inform the occupants beforehand if they wish to visit the property. This notification can be avoided during emergency. |