Distinguish between the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants.

Distinction should clarify the responsibilities of the landlord, constitute the rights of the tenant, and vice versa.

 

Distinction should delineate that tenants’ and landlords’ rights and responsibilities are outlined in the lease to include, but not be limited to

• peaceful possession
• timely payment of rent
• reasonable care of property
• appropriate usage of property.

The four types of leases are

• tenancy for a period
• tenancy for years
• tenancy at sufferance
• tenancy at will.