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Landlord Tenant Law. Residential Tenancies Act. Tenancy Agreement. Agreement entered into between tenant and landlord Usually written (lease) Indeterminate or Fixed Term Lease Lease is renewed automatically if payment continues Do not need to resign new agreement . Security of Tenant.
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Landlord Tenant Law Residential Tenancies Act
Tenancy Agreement • Agreement entered into between tenant and landlord • Usually written (lease) • Indeterminate or Fixed Term Lease • Lease is renewed automatically if payment continues • Do not need to resign new agreement
Security of Tenant • Tenant can continue occupying unit until: • Proper notice is given • Landlord and Tenant agree to end tenancy • Tenant disagrees with eviction, appeals, and loses • Exceptions to the rule
Tenant is Protected • 24 hours notice before landlord enters • Landlord cannot lock tenant out • Landlord cannot change locks
Reasons for Ending Tenancy • Ending “For Cause” • Not paying the rent in full • Causing damage to rental property • Disturbing other tenants or the landlord • Illegal activity in rental unit or residential complex