A look into the basic rights enjoyed by tenants and landlords

Posted under Advice by Michael

The law provides certain basic rights and subsequently, other conditions may get added into the tenancy agreement to be signed by the tenant and landlord.

Tenants enjoy the right to stay there until the agreement gets over or a court order is sought, to get relevant information about their tenancy arrangement/agreement provided within 28 days. They otherwise can prevent others entering their home and also get repairs done.

Which are the other basic rights enjoyed by tenants? Let’s consider a few of them.
•    A tenant enjoys the right to live in the home without being coaxed and disturbed.
•    The landlord and other individuals cannot enter freely as and when they wish.
•    Any individual, including the landlord, must seek permission to visit a tenant’s home– usually, at least 24 hours – at a mutually convenient time for both parties.

On other hand, landlords have certain rights to protect their interests. For example, an agreed rent must be paid by the tenant on time. If the rent is not paid within time and dues are pending, landlords may initiate court action to get tenants evicted.