The Law Dictionary for Everyone
The legal term constructive eviction refers to a landlord’s action – or failure to take action – that makes the premises uninhabitable, or which robs the tenant of the use and enjoyment of the premises. This occurs without taking steps to legally evict a tenant, rather simply making staying so miserable that the tenant just leaves. Constructive eviction is not […]
Read moreProrated rent is the amount of rent a landlord charges a tenant when that tenant has only occupied the apartment for period of time less than a full rental period (usually one month). Prorated rent is employed when a landlord only charges a tenant for the number of days that the tenant actually lived in the apartment during that rental […]
Read moreA sublease is a rental agreement between someone who has leased a house or apartment, and another person who wishes take over. Typically, a sublease is created when a tenant finds that he cannot continue meeting the terms of the lease as agreed. In this scenario, the tenant may lease the dwelling out, while remaining liable to the property owner, […]
Read moreRenters’ rights, which are more commonly referred to a “tenants’ rights,” are rights afforded to a person or group who rents, or who is interested in renting, a parcel of land, a house, or an office building. Renters are entitled to move into a home or office building that has been officially deemed clean and safe to occupy. Renters are […]
Read moreA lease agreement is an arrangement, made between two parties, that allows one of those parties to use an asset belonging to the owner. Typically, lease agreements are used for rental properties, but they are also used for rentals of vehicles, household appliances, construction equipment, and other items. A lease agreement is a legal contract designed to protect both the […]
Read moreEviction is a legal process that may be undertaken to remove a tenant from a rental property. This may be done when a landlord has a need to take legal action because the tenant refuses to leave, or in the event a mortgage holder has foreclosed on the property, and wants the tenant out. The majority of evictions are the result of […]
Read moreUnlawful detainer is a civil law term used in regard to a situation in which a tenant in possession of a leased or rented property refuses to vacate the premises after the lease has ended. In order for the landlord to evict the tenant, he must file an unlawful detainer action with the civil court in the jurisdiction in which the property is located. To explore this […]
Read moreA leasehold estate pertains to a lease in which the renter has the right to possess the leased property for a specific extended period of time. The lease that is signed by both the property owner and the tenant outlines the rights and obligations of both parties, giving the tenant temporary ownership-like rights to the property in question. A leasehold […]
Read moreIn all states, there is an unwritten promise, also known as “implied promise” that that residential property is suitable to live in. This means the landlord must ensure that the home they are renting or leasing out is compliant with all building codes, and he is responsible for making any repairs necessary to keep it in compliance. This implied warranty […]
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