Main Aspects of Landlord and Tenant Agreement
- Written rental/lease agreement can be a formal contract or simply a copy of a letter
- Rights and obligations of each the landlord and the tenant
- All notices to and from the landlord and the tenant must be in writing (keep copies)
- Deposits and rent requirements
- Responsibilities of each the landlord and the tenant
- Landlord access to premises
- Failure to meet obligations for each the landlord and the tenant
- Neglect
- Comply
- Nonpayment of Rent
Legal Actions
Landlord
- 3 Day Notice to Quit
- 7 Day Notice to Quit
- Eviction
- Writ of Eviction
- Final Judgment
Tenant
- Sue for actual and consequential damages or three months’ rent, whichever is greater (plus court costs and attorney’s fees)
