Here is a question to the blog clinic from Gerry (not his real name) who is a landlord: My tenants have messaged me that they can't afford to pay rent for the property. We still have 3 months left on … [Read more...]
It takes two to surrender – why tenants cannot end a tenancy just by moving out
There is a legal rule called ‘implied surrender’ or ‘surrender by operation of law’. This says that if a party to a tenancy or lease acts in a way that is inconsistent with an intention to continue … [Read more...]
Tenants have moved out owing money – what are the landlords options?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Gerran who is a landlord: I have an abandoned apartment situation & rent arrears clouded by a water problem that the tenant probably caused themselves - … [Read more...]