3 - Tenant Rights

Flashcards summarizing key vocabulary and concepts regarding tenant rights and responsibilities as outlined in the lecture.

Landlord's Duty to Repair

A landlord's obligation to maintain the rental unit in good condition as specified in section 20 of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA).

Entitlement to Rent Receipts

A tenant's right to receive a receipt for rent payments upon request.

Termination Due to Violence or Abuse

According to section 47, a tenant can terminate their lease with 28 days’ notice if they or their child are experiencing violence or abuse.

Duty to Mitigate

The requirement for a tenant to minimize losses in the event of a claim against them, as outlined in section 16 of the RTA.

Undue Damage

Damage caused by the wilful or negligent conduct of a tenant or occupant, for which the tenant is responsible, as per section 34.

Right to First Refusal

A tenant's right to return to the unit at the current rent if the landlord serves notice for extensive repairs that require a building permit.

Illegal Acts

Under section 61, a landlord may terminate a tenancy if the tenant or another occupant commits an illegal act or carries out an illegal trade.

Subtenancy Responsibilities

A tenant remains responsible for the conduct of a subtenant, who has no direct relationship with the landlord.

Landlord's Obligation Not to Harass

As stated in section 23, a landlord must refrain from harassing tenants.

Right to Retrieve Belongings

A tenant has the right to retrieve their belongings during a 72-hour period post-eviction by the Sheriff.

Joint Tenancy

A tenancy arrangement where multiple tenants share the obligations and rights regarding the rental unit.

Tenant’s Right to Quiet Enjoyment

A tenant's right to reasonable enjoyment of their rental unit without interference, as stipulated in section 22.

Compensation Entitlement

Compensation due to the tenant under certain conditions, for instance, if the landlord serves notice to convert or demolish a unit.

Change in Locking System

A tenant's entitlement to a new key or access code if the landlord changes the locking mechanism.

Notice Requirement to Enter Unit

A landlord must provide proper notice and purpose before entering the rental unit.

Confidentiality in Termination

A tenant's right to confidentiality when giving notice to terminate tenancy due to violence or abuse, as per section 47.

Tenant’s Responsibility for Cleanliness

A tenant is responsible for keeping the rental unit ordinary clean according to section 33.

Section 67

Prohibition against overcrowding or having too many occupants in the rental unit.