Landlords & Tenants – How To Protect Your Rights As A Tenant

Property is a broad term defining anything that an individual or an organization owns legally, granting owners certain legally-binding rights above and beyond what their actual property rights appear to be. Common examples of property, which can be both intangible or tangible, include industrial machinery, furniture, automobiles, and even real estate–lastly, the last of which is commonly known as “real property.” It should be noted that just because a piece of land or building is considered “real property” does not mean that the individual or entity owning it actually owns it. This is the reason why most rental properties are also considered “personal property.”

The legal definition of the term is “the right to occupy real property as your permanent residence.” Beyond this, however, the property owner has the right to use the property for a variety of purposes. This includes using it as a place of business, a place to raise a family, a place to raise a hobby, or any number of other uses. While a landowner may hold the property in trust for another party, this does not affect the legal rights that the property owner has to use the property in whatever way he deems appropriate. This means that a landlord can evict a tenant for letting the unit out on bad terms or if the landlord observes too many stains on the carpet.

In addition to these legal protections, a property owner is entitled to use the property in any way he sees fit. Therefore, if the property is damaged due to the actions of others, the owner is liable for damages. Again, this is to ensure that one does not use the property maliciously or unprofessionally. Also important is the fact that property cannot be taken for rent for any purpose except for the specific purposes listed by the owner. However, a landlord cannot legally keep the tenant from doing something he deems inappropriate.

With all of the legalities and the potential for abuse, it is easy to see why tenants are wary about renting property. As a result, many property owners opt for tenants only. If you are planning to rent a property, or already have, you need to understand the rights of the property owner. There are certain practices that you should never partake in, even if you are the property owner.

For example, a property owner may want to reserve the apartment to allow renovations and other types of projects. He may try to charge tenants a higher rent or restrict them from visiting certain parts of the property. As a tenant, you have the right to enter and exit as you please. If you feel that you were let down by the rental agreement, you have the right to return the property to its original condition. This will help protect you from further harm.

Finally, it may sound unbelievable, but there are some instances where it may be in a tenant’s best interest to pay the lease in full rather than just signing a lease. For example, if the property you are looking at is foreclosed upon, you may not be able to get another chance at it. You have the right to market the property so that you can find someone who will pay the mortgage. In addition, some properties that are going up for lease may need work that will be very expensive. A simple solution could be to pay the initial rent and sign the contract, thereby keeping the property from being repossessed.