Landlord Tenants Rights

Cordial relationship between the landlord and the tenant is a very important aspect of renting a property. This is because, unless and until, there is cordial relationship between the tenant and the landlord, the rental agreement would not last very long.

Therefore, it is very necessary, to maintain proper relationships between the landlord and the tenant. Knowledge of the landlord and tenants rights can be of great help in avoiding, as well as resolving the conflict between the landlord, as well as the tenant.

The first important right of both the parties is in regard to the signing of the rent agreement.  A rent agreement is a written legal document between the landlord and tenant. It is very vital in protecting the rights of both the parties. The rent agreement is usually for a period of one year or of any other mutually agreed period.

Another right of that of the landlord is that in regard to security deposits. It is the right of the landlord, to hold security deposit, which is refundable, at the time of termination of the rental agreement, i.e. at the time, when the tenant vacates the property. It is the tenants right, to get refund of his security deposit, less any amount which was spent on the repairs of the rental property, caused due to the tenants fault.

The rental agreement also mentions the due date of payment of rent. It also mentions the rights of the tenant and the landlord, if the tenant does not pay the rent on due date. It also contains clauses in regard to the vacation of the property as well.

The tenant has full right to get receipts of the payment of rent. Apparently, it is the duty of the landlord, to furnish receipts, in regard to the payment of rentals. If the landlord refuses to furnish the receipts, then in that case, the tenant has every right to go for the legal course of action.

Another right of the tenant is that of examining the property before he/she enters an agreement. This is done, to avoid any conflicts in future. As it is, the tenant should always check the property, before he enters the contract. This is because, if there are any defects in the property, then they need to be mentioned in the rental agreement as well, so that, the landlord doe not deduct charges pertaining to the damage to the property, which was there before the tenant enters the premises.

The landlord too has the right to check the credentials of the tenant, before he enters an agreement with him. If in case, the tenant refuses to furnish details of his previous landlord, then the landlord may not enter an agreement with him.

Landlord tenant right play a very important role in the landlord tenant relationship. As it is, cordial relationship between both is very necessary and knowledge of rights of both the parties can play a very vital role in it.