The Landlord Tenant Law governs the rental of commercial and residential property. It is made up of state statutory and common law.
The landlord-tenant agreement is written in the lease or rental agreement. The lease agreement is signed by post parties after all terms in it are agreed upon by both.
The landlord and the tenant both have certain rights and duties to perform. The landlord is responsible for the maintenance of the property and it's cleanliness and safety. He or she must provide basic utilities to the tenant and look after the major repairs in the unit.
The tenant is obliged to pay rent on time and maintain the cleanliness of the unit. Respecting the privacy of other tenants or the landlord and maintaining, the unit without any damage is part of the tenant's duties.
Both parties can take legal recourse in case either defaults on the terms in the lease agreement. If the tenant does not follow his duties, disturbs the peace of the neighborhood or causes intentional damage to the property, the landlord can have him or her evicted by serving them a notice. If the landlord defaults, does not maintain the property in a decent way, harasses the tenant or increases the rent beyond the provisions of the lease, the tenant can sue the landlord. |