Landlord Rights

Landlord rights are important for maintaining the fair and just relationship between tenant and landlord. The following are some of the rights a landlord is entitled to:

• The landlord should be paid rent on the first day of each month, unless otherwise agreed upon. If the tenant doesn't pay on time, a landlord may begin the eviction process.
• A landlord has the right to have the tenant follow the terms of the tenancy agreement. If the agreement is broken in any way, the landlord has the right to terminate the tenancy.
• The landlord has the right to increase the rent, but must follow certain guidelines in doing so.
• The landlord has the right to make tenants pay for their own utilities (electricity and gas), but this should be stated in the tenancy agreement.
• The landlord has the right to ask for a security deposit within the terms of the lease. It must be returned to the tenant at the end of tenancy. A landlord may deduct unpaid rent, and any reasonable amount necessary to repair damage caused by tenants or their pets or guests.
• A landlord has the right to enter the tenant's apartment with proper notice
• Landlord has the right to expect the tenant to manage the unit, look after the property and keep the unit clean and hygienic
• Landlord rights allow the landlord to seek eviction proceedings against the tenant if he or she wants.
• Landlord has the right to decide to stop renting the property and ask the tenant to leave after a proper notice period

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