Can a landlord evict a tenant who signs a lease?

The tenant, however, has signed the lease, giving them the legal right to stay in the rental as long as they follow the terms of the lease and state law. The landlord cannot file for an eviction because they get into a disagreement with the tenant or because the tenant has filed a health or safety complaint with the town.

What happens if a tenant sneaks someone into the rental?

If a tenant sneaks someone into the rental they are creating additional liability for themselves and that guest is not afforded the same rights as the tenants responsible for the lease. It’s a good idea that everyone of legal age signs the lease. What if a minor turns 18 while a family is renting? A standard lease tends to be a 12 month lease.

Who signs the lease on a rental property?

The lease should be signed by all adults living on the property and by the property manager or landlord. If a co-signer is part of the rental agreement, they need to sign the lease along with the tenant. Who signs the lease first?

Can a landlord enter a tenanted property without giving notice?

Landlords cannot enter tenanted properties without giving proper notice and cannot end someone’s tenancy before the lease expires. Rent increases are not permitted unless otherwise specified in the lease or by the municipality. The Fair Housing Act prohibits a landlord from discriminating against tenants.

Can an 18 year old sign a lease as an adult?

At lease renewal, you can have the 18 year old sign the lease as an adult tenant. This is important because you’ll want to update and run background checks each year on your tenants as life circumstances may change.

Can a minor sign a lease without being on the lease?

As mentioned earlier minors are not considered tenants and do not have to be on the lease. They can be listed as occupants if state laws allow but cannot sign the lease. If a landlord has a minor sign a lease it won’t hold up in the court as a viable contract since the minor is not considered an adult. What about adult children?

Can a landlord raise the rent after the lease is signed?

A landlord cannot raise rent after the lease has been signed.

Can a landlord give a tenant a 30 day eviction notice?

Until October 1, 2021, a landlord can only evict a tenant if they provide a legally valid reason. It is illegal for a landlord to give a tenant a 30- or 60-day eviction notice without a stated reason. This is commonly known as a “no-cause” eviction. The stated reason must match one of the valid reasons allowed by the law, a “just cause” eviction.

Can a landlord give a tenant a notice to end a tenancy?

The Act allows a landlord to give a tenant notice to end the tenancy early if the tenant, the tenant’s guest or someone else who lives in the rental unit does something they should not do, or does not do something they should. This is sometimes called ending a tenancy “for cause”.

What happens if a tenant refuses to leave when lease expires?

There’s nothing more distressing to a landlord, property owner or manager than having to remove a tenant who refuses to leave when their lease expires. It can be an expensive and time consuming process. Moreover, the entire procedure is full of bureaucratic red tape and legal land mines.