LAW 170 Chapter Notes - Chapter landlord - tenant relationship rule exp: Lease, Nuisance, Implied Warranty
Document Summary
The landlord has the duty to deliver possession of the rented premises to the tenant at the beginning of the leasehold. The landlord has an obligation to remove the prior tenat within a reasonable period of time by either instituting eviction proceedings or convincing the holdover tenant to leave. Minority rule: the landlord only has the duty to deliver the right of possession. The landlord also has a right to a reasonable inspection of the premises. Policy: want the landlord to be able to check on his property, in case of emergency, provides incentive for tenant to take care of property. (statute is on. Landlord has the right to transfer the property interest. Eviction by the landlord reaches the covenant of quiet enjoyment (breaches the covenant), and relieves the tenant of obligation to pay rent. Actual eviction: occurs when the landlord or paramount title holder excludes the tenant from the leased premises.
