Landlord rights: an introduction

Landlord rights give landlords the right to receive rent. Other landlords rights include the right to evict a tenant if that tenant has stopped paying rent or if the tenant is in constant breach of a term agreed in the lease, and the right to enter the premises in order to make repairs (with fair warning).

The right to receive rental payments does not end once a tenant has been evicted. A non-payment of rent is treated in law as a breach of contract. The landlord rights under the law of contract are to receive compensation as if the contract was fully performed. This means that, for example, if a tenant had not paid rent for the months of July and August, and is evicted in September, the tenant will still be liable in law for the rent for July and August and probably part of September.

Landlord rights: the details

Some of the landlord rights are found in the lease itself. It is important, when drafting and signing a lease, to ensure the agreement contains all of the necessary terms and protections for the landlord’s interests. Failure to do so could result in a much higher risk exposure than is necessary for tenant and landlord relationships.

If you are currently involved in a dispute and you believe your landlord rights are being denied, a legal professional can offer you a considerable amount of insight. Property solicitors who specialise in landlords rights will be able to ensure that your case is strong, and advise you on the most appropriate option.

Last Updated on 22/11/2011