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Tenancy Agreements (19:II) (view source)
Revision as of 21:15, 15 November 2022
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A person who enters into an agreement with a landlord to rent accommodation does not always create a tenancy. Depending on specific circumstances and context, such a person may not be a tenant, but instead may be a mere occupant. | A person who enters into an agreement with a landlord to rent accommodation does not always create a tenancy. Depending on specific circumstances and context, such a person may not be a tenant, but instead may be a mere occupant. | ||
An occupant or person in possession who is not a tenant has no agreement with the landlord concerning that possession or occupation. In the case of a licensee or occupant living in a home by permission of the main tenant (when the landlord/owner lives off-site), the main tenant is responsible for all obligations, including paying rent (and utilities if required). If the licensee or occupant is sharing a kitchen or bathroom with the landlord, the parties can seek remedies in Small Claims Court. | An occupant or person in possession who is not a tenant typically has no agreement with the landlord concerning that possession or occupation. In the case of a licensee or occupant living in a home by permission of the main tenant (when the landlord/owner lives off-site), the main tenant is responsible for all obligations, including paying rent (and utilities if required). If the licensee or occupant is sharing a kitchen or bathroom with the landlord, the parties can seek remedies in Small Claims Court. | ||
=== 3. Formal Requirements of the Agreement === | === 3. Formal Requirements of the Agreement === | ||