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No. Unless the landlord lawfully evicts the tenant, he cannot have the tenant arrested for trespassing because of nonpayment of rent. Of course, the exception to this rule is the hotel/motel setting, where this does not become a landlord/tenant relationship, but rather a transient relationship with an innkeeper.
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∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoAssuming this is US, not exactly.
I'm no lawyer but...
There is a clear legal process to be followed.
The landlord demands the rent and gives a deadline.
The tenant flakes and the deadline passes.
The landlord goes to court and the tenant is given a date to appear in court.
The tenant flakes and doesn't appear in court.
The court finds in favor of the landlord.
The landlord gets a date (e.g. 3 days) on which the tenant must evacuate.
The date arrives.
The sheriff shows up and boots the tenant.
Until the sheriff arrives, the tenant is NOT trespassing.
Hint: don't let that date arrive, pay the rent or leave.
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Do most statutes permit a landlord to evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent?
I think so, yes.
What happens if a tenant given a 60 day notice refuses to pay?
The landlord could commence an eviction for nonpayment of rent. In most states, he would serve a notice to quit for nonpayment of rent, often for 14 days.
What does a tenant owe a landlord?
His rent.
What does happen if a landlord keep on taking rent even if the landlord had filed for bankruptcy himself?
The landlord's bankruptcy has nothing to do with the tenant. The tenant still owes the rent.
What is opposition between a tenant and landlord?
A landlord is generally a person owns property for rent. A tenant is someone who rents property from a landlord.
Can past due rent be filed under bankruptcy?
Yes, but the landlord can evict you for nonpayment.
What can cause a person to get evicted by a landlord?
A landlord can evict a tenant for any reason he wants, except reasons that are retaliatory or discriminatory. The reasons can include, but not limit to: Non-payment of rent Property conversion or transfer of ownership Violation of the terms of the lease, serious or repititious (two within the year) Arrest Nuisance to neighbors
Can you sue a property manager if he does not collect rent?
Generally there is no point in suing a property manager for not collecting rent. It should be noted that the tenant is responsible for paying his rent on time. It is not the responsibility for the landlord to collect the rent. If the landlord does not collect rent and the tenant should send it to the landlord by mail or in person.
Can a landlord charge you rent at the same time he charges another tenant for the same dwelling?
Yes: as long a you are a tenant in a dwelling at the hands of a landlord, you are renting from him and must pay rent.
What is the remedy available to the landlord when a tenant doesn't pay?
When a tenant doesn't pay his rent the landlord may begin eviction proceedings in court, which forces the tenant to move.
What can landlord do when tenant moves out but pays rent and tells landlord nothing?
Your answer depends on what you want to do.If the rent is paid for the full term of the lease agreement, then the landlord cannot rent the unit until the rent runs out.The landlord may want access to the unit to confirm that everything in the unit remains undamaged.If the landlord wants to rent the unit just because it's vacant, the landlord should refund the 'unused' rent to the departed tenant.
Can a landlord sue for future rent in Maryland?
Yes, a landlord in Maryland can sue for future rent if the tenant breaks the lease agreement. However, the landlord has a duty to mitigate damages by making reasonable efforts to find a new tenant. If the landlord finds a new tenant, the tenant who broke the lease agreement will only be responsible for the rent until the new tenant moves in.
