Category: Landlord/Tenant Law Center

A lease is a legal contract between a landlord and a tenant. The landlord provides the premises for the time period specified in the lease in exchange for the tenant paying rent for that time period. When a landlord and tenant sign a lease, neither party can terminate the agreement before the end of the […]

There are several forms of landlord tenant relationships, which are listed below. The most common, however, are “month-to-month” and “fixed term.” At will: A tenancy at will exists when either the landlord or the tenant has the right to terminate the lease at will and at any time. The tenancy at will isn’t common anymore […]

The landlord-tenant relationship is essentially a contractual relationship in which a tenant leases property for either a specific period, for life, or “at will.” Basically, a landlord-tenant relationship exists anytime a person occupies and has possession of premises owned by someone else with the owner’s permission. Renting an apartment or house For many young adults, […]

So you are settled in your new place and are not sure how to approach your landlord with problems that crop up. It helps to know what you can reasonably expect of your landlord beforehand. Generally, a landlord must: Keep the dwelling and premises up to state and local housing codes, so there’s no danger to […]