Landlord Rights in Land Contracts
Landlords own a property that is rented out to a tenant or lessee. When land is leased to the lessee, the landlord creates a rental contract that presents specific terms and conditions for the lease agreement. The contract gives the landlord and Lessee a set of rights that can be enforced with eviction or legal action if the terms are not upheld.
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Collect Payments
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The landlord has the right to collect monthly rental payments from the lessee each month as the contract outlines. This includes the rental security deposit. If the contract states that the security deposit must be paid before the lessee can use the land, the landlord can withhold the space from the lessee until he receives the full payment He is also entitled to collect the full rental fee each month.
Rental Increase
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Landlords can increase the rental fees once a year. This means the lessee must be bound by the lease for at least 12 months before the rent can increase. When calculating the rental increase, the landlord must follow rental increase guidelines in the given jurisdiction. The landlord must notify the lessee in a written format of the rent increase at least one month and a day before the rent increase takes effect according to the Office of Attorney General Lori Swanson.
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Enter Property
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If the landlord is responsible for maintaining or repairing items on the property as laid out in the contract, he can enter the property to do so. He can also enter the property during an emergency situation. He must give the lessee at least 24 hours before entering the property. If he does not provide this warning of entry, the lessee has the legal right to break the lease contract according to the Office of Attorney General Lori Swanson.
Right to Evict
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If the lessee is not being compliant with the terms and conditions of the contract, such as paying the monthly rent or respecting the landlord's wishes on the land, the landlord can evict the lessee. If he plans to evict a lessee, he should provide him with a warning, as the lessee may not realize he is breaking the terms. If the lessee may refuse to leave the land, the landlord should not forcibly try to remove the tenant, but rather file legal action, such as an unlawful detainer action against the tenant.
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