Landlord/Tenant

In the best of circumstances, landlords and tenants would be able to solve any arising problems harmoniously, but we know that is not always the case. At Preston, Pence & Lisonbee, we are able to assist you through the eviction process and make sure your legal rights are protected.

Your Rights as a Landlord

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Rent:
Landlords have the right to receive full payment of rent on time, as long as they maintain the rental property in good condition.

Repairs:
Tenants should request repairs in a timely manner, before further damage is done. Tenants should make these requests for repairs in writing.

Absent Tenants:
Landlords also have the right to receive notice from tenants when the tenants are going to be leaving town for extended periods of time.

Lease Enforcement:
Tenants must abide by the terms of the signed lease.

Notice to Vacate
Landlords have the right to 15 days notice from month to month tenants who are moving, unless the lease specifies another notice period.

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Your Rights as a Tenant

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Safe and Sanitary Home:

Tenants have the right to a clean, safe home.  Tenants have the right to call the health or housing inspector is they believe their home is not safe or clean and it violates the law. 

Repairs:

Tenants should request repairs in writing.  Tenants have the right to have repairs made in a reasonable amount of time after their written request.

Privacy, Peace & Quiet:

Before a landlord enters a tenant’s home to make repairs or to do inspections, he needs to give the tenant notice.  Tenants have the right to request that repairs and inspections be done at a time that is reasonable for them. 

Receipts:

Tenants have the right to receive written receipts for deposits and rent payments.  It is particularly important that tenants who pay their rent in cash or by money orders obtain receipts for every payment they make. 

Lease Terms:

Tenants have the right to 15 days notice of any changes to the lease terms.

Remaining in Residence:

Tenants have the right to remain in their home until they are legally evicted.  Landlords cannot lock tenants out of their home until the legal eviction is obtained.

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