What Are Your Rights in a Rental Agreement?

The most important bond between a tenant and a landlord is the rental agreement. Here are the basic rights you should know:

Tenant Rights:

• The right to live in the home for the term stated in the agreement.
• The landlord cannot increase the rent arbitrarily.
• Necessary maintenance and repairs of the home are covered by the landlord.

Landlord Rights:

• Timely payment of the rent.
• Preventing use of the home in breach of the agreement.
• The right to take back the home at the end of the agreement.

A rental agreement is an official document that protects the rights of both parties. It is therefore very important that all clauses are read carefully and clearly understood before signing.