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Landlord Right

The landlord's rights in California can be of three types, namely General Rights, Rights before tenants occupy premises and Rights after tenants occupy premises.

General Landlord's Rights comprise of:

  • The right of supposition that the tenant will abide by the rules of the rental agreement.
  • To have timely rental payments made to him.
  • To have the house kept clean.
  • To have tenants comprehend and comply with rights of neighbors.
  • To have the tenant pay back damages made to the property.
  • To fix an upper limit on the number of people residing on the premises.
  • To sell the building.

Prior to letting out, the landlord's rights are:

  • Advertise his premises for residency.
  • Carry out online screening or any other screening process for deciding on tenants.
  • Make a decision on the tenant.
  • Settle on the points in the rental agreement, like how much rent is to be charged, to allow pets or not, etc.
  • Collect the security deposit and the first month's rent beforehand.

After letting out, the landlord's rights are:

  • To request an increment in rent.

  • To enter the building in an emergency or for repair work

  • To begin eviction if :

  1.   The tenant defaults payment of rent.

  2.   Damages the property and does not give money back.

  3.   Creates problems for other tenants or disrupts their peace even after being advised.

  4.   The owner wants to reside or demolish the property.

  5.   Does not permit the landlord's right to entry in case of a crisis or for repair work.