I know of no state that requires a written agreement. If a tenant pays money, and a landlord lets them in, that's an agreement.
The legal age to sign any legally binding contract is 18 in the United States of America. A lease is considered a contract between the tenant and the landlord.
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If the tenant broke the lease via a material breach, the tenant may forfeit his security deposit. However, if the landlord has breached the lease, he must return the full security deposit.
"Rent and possession" refers to the legal relationship between a landlord and tenant regarding the rental of a property. Rent is the payment made by the tenant to the landlord for the right to occupy and use the property, while possession signifies the tenant's legal right to occupy and control the premises. If a tenant fails to pay rent, the landlord may seek to regain possession through legal eviction proceedings. This concept is fundamental in landlord-tenant law, outlining the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Potential consequences of a landlord resorting to a merciless eviction on a tenant may include financial hardship for the tenant, homelessness, damage to the landlord's reputation, legal repercussions, and negative impacts on the community.
Yes, a landlord may be in breach of contract for failing to provide a gas safety certificate, as it is a legal requirement in many jurisdictions. Landlords are obligated to ensure that gas appliances and installations are safe and to provide tenants with a valid gas safety certificate annually. Failure to do so can result in legal consequences and may also impact the tenant's safety and rights. Tenants should document their requests for the certificate and seek legal advice if the issue is not resolved.
No, a guarantor cannot legally evict a tenant. Only the landlord or property owner has the legal authority to evict a tenant through the proper legal channels.
Some common legal issues in landlord-tenant disputes include eviction, security deposits, lease violations, property maintenance, and discrimination.
An example of contract force is the contractual obligation between a landlord and a tenant. In this scenario, the tenant agrees to pay rent in exchange for the right to occupy the property, while the landlord commits to maintaining the property and ensuring it is habitable. If either party fails to uphold their end of the agreement, the other party can seek legal remedies based on the contract. This mutual obligation creates a binding force that governs their relationship.
The landlord has self-remedies, up to a point. But landlords cannot issue a "legal judgement". The landlord can deduct damages and unpaid rent from your security deposit, and the landlord or tenant can seek legal resolution.
Under the top-level category of Law and Legal Issues is a sub-category called Property Law. And one of the sub-categories of the latter is Landlord-Tenant Issues.