Landlords have certain duties such as keeping the premises in livable condition and not interfering with the tenants quiet use and enjoyment of the property. Tenants also have certain duties such as keeping the property in good repair, preventing waste and abiding by specific terms of the lease. Disputes may arise over fixtures, personal property so attached to the real property so as to be regarded as part of the real property. Other disputes may arise over issues of assignment and sub-lease, whereby a tenant transfers rights and duties to another for all or a part of the term of the lease.
Many disputes arise over the failure to pay rent.
Failure to pay rent, neglecting the property or breach of the terms of the lease may give rise to an unlawful detainer action to evict the tenant. A landlord must follow specific laws to legally evict a tenant, such as giving notice and following specific legal procedures. The laws used to evict a tenant vary from State to State. Both landlords and tenants have rights and duties that can best be explained by competent legal advice from an attorney with experience in local landlord-tenant law. This website is not a Law Office and does not practice law.