Landlord-Tenant Relations

Constructive Eviction
Constructive eviction occurs when, through the fault of the landlord, physical conditions of the property render it unfit for the purpose for which it was leased.
Estovers
Estovers refer to the right of a tenant or life tenant to use timber on the leased premises for proper maintenance of the property.
Eviction
Eviction refers to the removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord through legal processes, usually due to the tenant's failure to comply with the lease agreement or maintain rent payments.
Quiet Enjoyment
Quiet Enjoyment refers to the right of a tenant or property owner to use and enjoy their premises without significant disruption or interference. It is usually guaranteed by a covenant whether explicitly stated in a lease or implied by law.
Rental Rate
The periodic charge per unit for the use of a property. The period may be a month, quarter, or year. The unit may be a dwelling unit, square foot, or other unit of measurement.
Tenant Finish-Out Allowance
A Tenant Finish-Out Allowance, also known as a Tenant Improvement Allowance, is a sum of money provided by a landlord to a tenant for the purpose of customizing and improving the leased space to meet the tenant’s needs.

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