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The landlord’s rights against the tenant include the right to:

Prompt and regular payment of rent (NOTE: rent is payable without demand or notice at
the time and place agreed upon in the lease. You therefore do not have to first issue an
invoice before the tenant pays the rent due)

Recover unpaid rent or other amounts due after a ruling of the Tribunal or court order
Terminate the lease on grounds that do not constitute an unfair practice and in
accordance with the lease

Receive the property in a good state of repair on termination of the lease
Claim compensation for damage to the property caused by the tenant

Municipal Services, the landlord must:

Provide water, electricity or gas as stipulated in

the lease
Not cause the non-supply or interrupted supply

of these services
Ensure the tenant is not exposed to risk of

interruption or loss of service provider when

such a payment becomes due, if the tenant has
made payment to the landlord for the service
Only charge the tenant the exact amount of the

services consumed (if metered)

Without requesting payment of any fee, be
obliged to provide the tenant with a copy of the

accounts for the services rendered.
Provide appropriate containers / bins for the

removal of garbage

Maintenance and Repairs, the following are the landlord’s obligations:

Maintain the outside of the building, including the walls and roof

Maintain electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and elevator
systems (as/if applicable)
Repair damage caused by fair wear and tear. See here for more details and examples of
fair wear and tear

To do the repairs identified during inspections for which the landlord is responsible, on
receipt of a notice from the tenant to do such repairs, within 14 days (or as otherwise

agreed with the tenant)

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