Rented-property owners {landlord} and renters can make written agreements {lease}. Leases state rent amount, occupation dates {tenancy}, rules governing property use, and rules governing tenant and property-owner actions. Leases are not necessary when renting for less than one year. After lease period, leases automatically renew month to month. Landlords can evict tenants without leases {tenant at sufferance} with short notice. Leases usually require a termination notice one month before lease end.
lease termination
If property owner does not perform lease or follow laws, tenant can terminate lease {lease termination}, with lawyer advice.
repair
Tenants can be able to deduct needed repairs from rent.
Property owners can evict tenants {eviction}|, for failure to pay rent or for lease violations, by going to court and asking to dispossess tenant. If tenant is not at court, property owner wins by default. Otherwise, property owner must show good cause. Property owners have right not to renew periodic leases and only have to give proper notice. Property owners cannot refuse to renew leases if tenants report housing violations to authorities.
7-Legal Affairs-Property-Housing
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