Do renters have privacy rights?
Do renters have privacy rights?
Are tenants in Alberta also governed by PIPA in the same way? No, residential tenants are not bound by privacy law. PIPA only applies to how organizations (landlords, condo boards, management companies) collect, use and disclose personal information of private citizens.
What is a protected sitting tenant?
Sitting tenants are also referred to as protected tenants, regulated tenants and rent act tenants. The landlord/lady is responsible for maintaining the exterior of the property and insurance for the property.
How long before a tenant becomes a sitting tenant?
This is usually between six and 12 months. If you don’t renew the agreement and your tenant stays on, the tenancy arrangement becomes something called a ‘periodic tenancy’.
Can a sitting tenant be evicted?
Sitting tenants have an uninterrupted right of tenure under the Rent Act of 1977. Although it is harder to evict a sitting tenant, there are several ways this can be achieved. These can be found in Section 15 of the Rent Act 1977 and any attempt to do this has to go through the courts.
Can you sell a property with sitting tenants?
You can sell your rental property with sitting tenants. However, it’s important to remember that your tenants have certain rights. You should always inform sitting tenants of your intention to sell before putting your property on the market and explain your reasons for doing so.
What are the rights of a sitting tenant in a house?
A tenants rights A sitting tenant has the right to occupy a property for life without being disturbed and should a sitting tenant die, they are allowed to pass on the tenancy to a spouse or another family member. Even if the property changes its owners, it’s almost impossible to evict these tenants as…
Do tenants have a right to remain in a rented property?
As touched upon above, tenants have a right to remain in the property for ‘fair rent’ if they took on the tenancy before 1989, but what rights will the new landlord have in this situation?
Are ‘sitting tenants’ on the rise in the UK?
As more of the UK’s tenants rent for the long-term, the number of so-called ‘sitting tenants’ is on the rise. What is a sitting tenant? A sitting tenant is a renter living in a property that their landlord decides to sell.
Is it possible to sell a property with a sitting tenant?
While it may seem like a complicated affair, selling a property with a sitting tenant is possible, and doesn’t need to be as much of a headache as it would first appear. This is especially true if you have a longstanding, happy relationship with your tenant.
