There is so much out there about “Tenants Rights” and little to nothing about Landlord’s Rights. Hopefully this page will be the beginning of a list of rights that you, the Landlord, can expect.
- Landlord has the right to rent to an applicant who is best suited for the size of the rental as well as the cost.
- Landlord has the right to expect Tenant will take care of the rental because it is the Tenant’s home.
- Landlord has the right to be notified immediately of any serious problems that may occur; such as leaks, breakdowns of appliances, etc.
- Landlord has the right to be given the Rent when its due without having to chase down Tenant.
- Landlord has the right to expect that Tenant will use the rental as a home and not as an outside business for either legitimate or illegitimate business.
- Landlord has the right to be treated with respect by Tenant, Tenant’s family and household members and Tenant’s guests.
- more to follow…
If any Landlord out there can add to this list, please do so either by comment or by sending an email to srpoa1@yahoo.com
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January 2, 2011 at 9:57 pm
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March 17, 2012 at 11:16 pm
B Welch
our previous tenants are suing us bec they don’t get why they did not get 100% of their security dep back. Initally we had hoped that all we’d find was some additional cleaning and some updated painting but each day brought more and more damages; so much so that by the time it was all tallied, damages far exceeded their security deposit. However, we were not planning on suing for the additional money – until we found they are suing us for all their money back. !! I have quite a few pics and all my receites. I even kept the box of piss saturated tiles I was forced to remove from the bathroom floor – which I will bring to court!! My concern is: they filed the suit under just my name – but I am not the only landlord and all their leases & correspondance has both landlords names on them. (they were fully aware of both of us since we lived on the property!) Should I bring this up? I certainly dont’ just want my name responsible for any law suit. We are countersuing now for the additional funds due – any suggestions? Any recommended lawyers I can talk to prior to court??
April 29, 2012 at 5:30 am
James
Is your partner standing up for you? I certainly hope so. And I hope you had a lease or a rental agreement defining obligations in the event of damages…I think they call these ” clauses “. If not chuck this up to tuition.