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A tenant's right to deduct the costs of essential repairs from future rent payments if the landlord fails to address necessary repairs. Legal implications include limitations on the types of repairs covered and caps on the amount that can be deducted.

The act of a tenant letting another person, the subtenant, rent part or all of the rental property. Legal implications include the need for landlord approval in many cases and adherence to the original lease terms by the subtenant.

An implied warranty that rental property will be kept in a condition fit for occupation. Legal implications include a tenant's right to withhold rent or move out without being responsible for future rent if the warranty is breached.

Local laws defining how property in specific geographic zones can be used. Legal implications for landlords and tenants include restrictions on the use of rental property and potential penalties for non-compliance.

A contract outlining the terms under which one party agrees to rent property from another party. Legal implications include the enforceability of lease terms, tenant and landlord rights and obligations, and the remedies for breach of the contract.

A federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and family status. Legal implications include penalties for landlords who engage in discriminatory practices.

A tenant who continues to occupy rental property after the lease has expired without the landlord's permission. Legal implications include the possibility of being evicted or, in some cases, being held to a new tenancy period.

A leasehold estate that continues from period to period (e.g., month-to-month) until terminated by either party. Legal implications include the requirement of proper notice by either party to terminate the tenancy.

A monetary deposit given to the landlord to ensure that rent will be paid and other responsibilities of the lease performed (e.g., paying for damage caused by the tenant). Legal implications include the requirement for the deposit to be returned within a specific time frame after a tenant moves out, minus any deductions for damages beyond normal wear and tear.

The legal process by which a landlord may remove a tenant from a rental property. Legal implications include adherence to a formal process with notice requirements and the potential for a court hearing, which vary by jurisdiction.

The requirement that a rental property is fit for humans to live in. Legal implications include the landlord's obligation to maintain the property in a condition that is safe and healthy, with potential for rent withholding or lease termination if this is not met.

The legal right of a landlord to seize a tenant's property for the satisfaction of unpaid rent. Legal implications include possible legal restrictions and required court procedures, depending on the jurisdiction.

A landlord's action to evict a tenant without going through the legal process (e.g., changing locks). Legal implications include potential lawsuits against the landlord for illegal eviction practices.

Insurance coverage that protects tenants from loss of or damage to personal property within the rental. Legal implications include potential requirements in lease agreements and liability coverage for tenant negligence.

A tenant's contractual right to be given the opportunity to enter into a business transaction with the landlord before the landlord is entitled to enter into that transaction with a third party. Legal implications include the potential legal claim against the landlord if this right is violated.

A written acknowledgment that a tenant has paid rent. Legal implications include serving as evidence in disputes over payment and a requirement in some jurisdictions for landlords to provide receipts.

The requirement that a party who has suffered an injury or loss (e.g., a landlord whose tenant has abandoned the property) take reasonable action to minimize the amount of the loss. Legal implications include reducing the claimable damages against the tenant by re-renting the property.

The right of a tenant to enjoy and use premises without interference. Legal implications include a landlord's breach of this covenant, which may give rise to legal remedies such as rent abatement or lease termination.

The tenant's right to possess and use the rented property to the exclusion of others, including the landlord. Legal implications include the landlord's limited right to access the property, typically only for inspection or repair.

Government-imposed limits on the amount landlords can charge for rent. Legal implications include the regulation of rental rate increases and protections for tenants against excessive rent hikes, which varies by municipality.

When a tenant leaves the rental property before the lease has ended without intent to return. Legal implications include potential liability for the remaining rent due under the lease and the landlord's duty to mitigate damages by trying to re-rent the property.

A formal notification given by a landlord to a tenant to vacate the property for a specific reason and within a certain timeframe. Legal implications include the requirement to serve notice before initiating an eviction process for cause.

An eviction that occurs in response to a tenant exercising a legal right, such as complaining about unsafe living conditions. Legal implications include protection for the tenant against such eviction, which may be deemed illegal.

When a tenant is forced to leave due to the rental property being uninhabitable. Legal implications include the tenant's right to terminate the lease and seek damages if the landlord fails to make necessary repairs or maintain a habitable environment.