Landlord Tenant

Landlord/Tenant – Eviction Issues

It is important for tenants to pay attention to the eviction procedures in the agreement and terms. No one wants to be unjustly evicted. Most states have laws that provide certain procedures to ensure that each tenant is accorded due process of law, so that they do not come home and find someone else living in their unit with their belongs on the street.

Landlord/Tenant – Duties

There is a contractual relationship between a landlord and tenant. They each have duties to one another for a lease term to run smoothly.

Landlord Duties:

Landlord/Tenant – Agreements and Terms

Understanding your rights as a landlord or tenant can assist you in avoiding problems should you decide to rent instead of purchase your home. As with other areas of law, state law governing this area in each state will vary. Sometimes even cities have their own Rent Control laws, so it is imperative that you check with your local Plan Attorney before proceeding.

Elements of a Contract

Most contracts are based on common law elements. The elements of most basic contracts are:

Offer
Acceptance
Consideration.

In order to determine whether a contract exists, understanding of these elements are needed.

Offer

Contracts - An Introduction

We will be discussing contracts in a very general sense. Please keep in mind that with the specific facts of your contract, much of the information provided will help you understand the legal consequences of the contract issue. Since there are specific issues that may change the outcome of your case, you should consult with an attorney to make sure that you are on a solid legal ground.