The early termination of a lease comes under the microscope in this week's question. … [Read more...]
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Should tenant or owner repair shattered shower panel?
I arrived home to find a glass panel in a shower at the property I rent had shattered without any explanation. The shower was not in use nor had it recently been used. Having examined the lease agreement, it was unclear whose responsibility it was to repair the damage and I would like some clarity on the way forward. Regards, Shattered Tenant See what the experts have to say. … [Read more...]
Tenant ‘responsible’ for repair of damaged rental property
The conditions which govern damage to a rented property form the basis of today's reader question. … [Read more...]
Tenant’s rights after rental offer is withdrawn
A reader who accepted a new, higher rental for a flat he has been renting for three years wants to know his rights after being given notice a few days later because the property was promised to a neighbouring tenant. … [Read more...]
Notice period when tenant default on rental
A reader, who is unable to pay her rent in full, has been given a choice of 20 days to remedy the problem or to vacate the premises immediately and wants to know if she should not be given a month's notice. … [Read more...]
It is tenant’s right to see lease agreement
A reader who is in a dispute over a house she is renting wants to know her rights after the landlord refused to let her and her husband view a copy of the lease agreement. … [Read more...]
Landlord won’t let tenant view lease agreement
My husband and I visited a property with a view to renting it, but found the kitchen had no water piping, sink or cupboards, and there was no ceiling or electricity in the living areas and kitchen. We reached an agreement with the landlord to use the first four months' rental to make the property liveable. After three weeks' occupation we saw potential in the property and told the owner we may … [Read more...]
Usufructuary’s lease with tenant under scrutiny by owner
My mother sold her home to her step-daughter with the condition that she would retain a right of usufruct over the property. She receives a small income from a flatlet joined to the house, but the step-daughter's husband wants to see the lease agreement she has with the tenant. He wants to take my mother to court if he does not get his way to view the agreement. Meanwhile, the … [Read more...]
Owner’s right to view usufructuary’s lease with tenant
A reader's mother has sold her house to her step-daughter with an agreement that she retains the right of usufruct over the property. … [Read more...]
Tenant wants to pay pro rata rental for late occupation
A reader who took occupation of rented premises on the fifth day of a particular month says she was only prepared to pay rental pro rata and wants to know if this is fair practice. … [Read more...]
Paid-up tenant upset after landlord ends lease
I have been renting a property for one year and have never been late with any payments on my lease. Even when I was a few days later, I always informed the landlord of the situation and always settled the payment by the seventh of the month. The landlord does not want to renew the lease and I would like to know my rights as I feel there is no justification for not renewing the … [Read more...]
Landlord refuses to extend lease of paid-up tenant
A reader has written to express her unhappiness about her landlord's decision not to renew the lease on a residential property she has rented for a year. … [Read more...]
Tenant worried about eviction after late rental payments
Reduced working hours have affected a reader's ability to pay her rental and now she needs to know if her landlord can evict her on 24 hours' notice. … [Read more...]
Locking tenant out to effect eviction order
A reader whose property was unlawfully occupied after the tenant did not pay the rent for a year wants to know if he can change the locks to prevent the occupier access. … [Read more...]
Landlord tries to oust tenant before end of lease
Having completed just three months on a new lease agreement, a reader wants to know the validity of his landlord's demand that he vacates the dwelling. … [Read more...]
Tenant in arrears due to closed trust account
A reader would like to know the way forward after the bank account of a family trust was closed, resulting in him being unable to pay his monthly rental. … [Read more...]
Recouping rental by selling tenant’s goods
Having experienced problems with a tenant, with rent outstanding and damage done to the flatlet, a reader wants to know if he can sell the lodger's goods to recover some of the costs. … [Read more...]
Using tenant’s goods as collateral for collecting arrears
I have been having problems with a tenant, who is several months in arrears with his rent. In addition, he has disturbed the neighbours and refused me entrance to inspect the premises. However, having gained entrance, I discovered that so much damage had been done that the deposit paid would not be enough to repair the flatlet. I am considering legal action to recover the arrears rental, but … [Read more...]
