Do You Know Your Rights As The Tenant?

Regardless of the situation, you are in; it's always important to know your rights as a tenant to avoid getting
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taken advantage of or used by the house owner. You can easily achieve this by having the right information as you will feel confident tackling issues and be in the right position to advocate for your interest. Once you know your fundamental rights, it will be easier for you to get out of a controversial situation that may arise along the way. The topic of tenants' rights is as important as the one for landlords.
If at all the tenant is not happy because there is something wrong with the property, the landlord needs to rectify the problems as soon as possible. It's your right as the tenant.

Tenants' rights begin right from the time they start looking for a house to the moment they move out of the house and safely secure their deposit.
If you want to lead a happy life as a tenant, here are some of the basic rights you need to be aware of. We have broken down into two parts; when moving in, when living in the house, and when moving out;
Tenant Rights When Moving In
This is where you need to know all your rights, if you don’t, you will find yourself chasing the landlord or the real estate agent every moment you bring up an issue from the property. Ensure you go through the tenancy agreement exclusively before you sign. Also, remember to have a copy of the same.
  1. Right to Livable House
As the tenant, you have the right to live in a place that is habitable and comfortable. The landlord or the property agent needs to ensure that the property is in excellent condition for you to enjoy a happy home. For instance, if there is an issue with the electricity, lighting, wiring or water supply, he needs to fix them before you move in or as soon as possible in case you notice an issue when you have already moved in.
  • Right To Maintenance
In case you come across anything that is broken or needs maintenance, it’s your right as the tenant to ask the landlord to fix it for you. He is responsible for every repair you request him to do. Usually, the tenant is given one month to assess the house and make sure everything is working well. After that one month, any other damage that may happen will be on the tenant side.
On the other hand, don’t do any major change for the house since the landlord may not want any change made on his rental houses. It might attract some of your deposit when moving out. Nevertheless, you can do some minor repair on your own.
Right When In the House
  1. Right to Safety
No matter the place you live, safety is critical. The landlord should ensure that all the locks, windows and doors work properly for your safety. If you feel the needs for extra locks, you have the right to install.
  • Right To Privacy
The moment you move into the house, the landlord or the house agents should not enter your house without your consent. Regardless of what they want to do, they should have your permission before accessing your house. However, an emergency such as a fire can be excused.
The Right of Tenants When Moving Out
  1. Right To Get Your Deposit Back
Once the lease end, it's your right to get your deposit back. Your tenancy agreement will determine the duration your landlord will take to give it back. In case you don't get all of it back, it's your right to know how the amount was spent. The best real estate agent or the landlord will take time to explain everything to you. To be on the safer side, maintain the house in good condition and remember to give a one month notice when you decide to move out.
  • Right to Know Why You Got Evicted
In case the landlord decides to give you an eviction notice, it's your right as the tenant to have the reason
behind it. If there is an issue, the landlord should let you know so that you can fix it if it's possible before they serve you the notice.
  • Right To End Your Lease Agreement
In case you don't want to live in the hose any longer, it's your right to serve your landlord or the property agent with a one month notice and move out. Depending on what is stated in your tenancy agreement, any of the party can end the tenancy agreement. If you feel that the landlord is not listening to your request and you are not happy in that house, you can always move out. There is no worry of making such change; after all, you are the one paying the rent.

Take Away As the tenant, knowing your rights will help you solve a lot of issues and make your stay comfortable. Tenancy agreement varies, thus before signing on those dotted lines; ensure you take your time to read and understand all that is required.

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