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What Are the Rights of Landlords and Tenants?

A landlord has the right to:

  • Prompt and regular payment
  • Recover debt after an order of court has been obtained
  • Terminate a lease on grounds not deemed unfair and as specified in the lease Agreement
  • Upon termination of a lease, receive the property back in a good state and Repossess the property after an order of court has been obtained
  • Claim compensation for damages/improvements

A tenant has the right to:

  • Not have his/her person, property or residence searched
  • Receive vistors
  • Not have his/her possessions seized without an order of the court
  • Privacy of communication
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