Tenant's Rights And Responsibilities
What is a "nuisance clause" and how can it void my lease?
A nuisance clause just means that the tenant is responsible for not causing a nuisance. This could mean: excessive noise, disturbing other tenant's quiet enjoyment of the property or destroying property. If a tenant does cause a nuisance, it is a sufficient reason to evict a tenant.
If my guests damage the premises, can I be held responsible?
Tenants are responsible for the behavior of their guests, so if their guests are destroying property, committing waste, creating a nuisance, and disturbing other tenants, they will be held responsible.
What are the "common areas" of my building?
The "common areas" of an apartment building are areas that all tenants and their guests have access to. An example of a common area would be a community room, the laundry room, the pool, or the parking lot.
Am I entitled to use the common areas as I please?
Tenants have the right to use common areas as long as they don't destroy property or create a nuisance while using the common area.
Are my guests allowed to use the common areas?
Tenants and their guests both have the right to use common areas; as long as both they and their guests follow the rules and regulations and terms of use, and as long as they don't destroy property, commit waste, or create a nuisance.
