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S.L.U.M. Lords. We've all had One at some point in time! A Smiling-Friendly-Sweet-Apologetic NEW Landlord, until one day, something needs repairs. Suddenly that Smiling-Friendly-Sweet-Apologetic NEW Landlord, is there with accusations and threats of all kinds, even invasions of Privacy and Rights. How's That? "Because They OWN the Property" Ever Hear That One!?? So then what do you do? You can't argue the fact that they own the property - right?! But you can expect respect to your Rights, because You Do Have Rights! Being "ruled" by such a Landlord, doesn't give you much to look forward to and statistically, it's a proven fact that situations, such as these, are not only unhealthy and challenging, mentally, but physically too, causing people, in most cases, to live far below Health Standards.

Before these situations arise, protect yourself as you would with ANY Contract. Follow these few Guidelines to protect yourself and your rights!
1.) - Don't E-V-E-R Hand Over Money especially when Your New Landlord says things like:
-a.- "Didn't expect to Rent out the place right away and never thought to bring the Receipt Book from Home.
-b.-Tells you not to worry, they won't forget you made a payment.
-c. -Demands Payment for something you feel you really Don't Owe Money for unless otherwise agreed in Writing.
2.) - Do a Walk-Through Right Away and Bring a Camera. Any New Landlord, who refuses to allow you to take Pictures, is not the kind of Landlord you want to have anyway. Eight times on Ten, a Landlord like that, will always try to keep your Damage Deposit later on down the road, stating that you created those damages.
It's also a proven fact, that if they do it to you, they've done it to several before you too!
3.) - Get  E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G  in Writing: Any kind of "Commitment" or "Promise" by either Yourself or your New Landlord, should be put in writing! If you've been told that you'll be given enough paint to paint your new place and receive a month's free rent in return, Get It in Writing. If someone is serious about their word, they don't have a problem writing it down for you!

Your Basic Responsibilities
1.) - To Pay Your Rent and Bills - On Time
2.) - If a situation arises, where a fall back is unforeseen, notify your Landlord in writing, with a Commitment of Date and keep your word.
3.) - To Maintain the Premises. No Litter, No Damage, and No Self Decided Renovations unless Authorized, in Writing.
4.) - When renting on a Monthly basis, a one month Notice is required for termination of the monthly rental agreement.
5.) - When renting on an Annual basis, a three month Notice is required for termination of the annual rental agreement.
6.) - When financial costs are bestowed upon you due to lack of Heat, lack of Water, Electricity or other necessities, due to faulty upkeep, by the Landlord, it is your right to seek Legal Council and pursue matters in a small claims court. The first step, if your Landlord ignores your needs over a length of time, is to send a registered letter, requesting that upkeep or repairs be done to a specific item-other. If faulty upkeep has entailed an additional cost of, let's say, $50. on your Electric Bill over a 4-5 Month period, include a PhotoCopies of your bills (keep your original copies) and Invoice Your Landlord for the said cost(s), deducting it from your next month's rent, leave a final total or balance owing to follow into the proceeding month, after deductions.
If you really feel this next action to be justifiable to your personal situation, then do it... because depending on the situation, if a "neccessity" has been gone without, a percentage of Rent can be deducted for the lack of service or "use of" something that is "included in your monthly rental fee". So if you have a S.L.U.M. Lord, you get em where it counts... in the old pocket book!
Afterall, they "Own the Property", Don't They?!       Read More of Your Rights Here...

Landlords Basic Responsibilities.
1.) - To provide a Dwelling that is within Building Codes.
2.) - To provide a Dwelling that is within Health Regulations.
3.) - The maintainance and upkeep of a functioning furnace, Roof, Chimney and other Structural Repairs.
4.) - Where Appliances such as a Fridge, Stove, Washer or Dryer are supplied with the residence, maintanence and or replacement of, is neccessary.
5.) - To provide a 48 hour notice when requiring an appointment with you for any reason.
6.) - Has to wait till the end of the third day of the beginning of the Month, before giving notice to a tennant for Non-Payment of Rent.
7.) - A Notice of Non-Payment and Eviction, to be Legally binding, should send a Registered Letter to the Tennant, giving the legal 14 day Notice of Eviction.
8.) - When a Landlord wishes to sell or shelter a Family Member, Monthly Renters require a One Month's Notice to find a new residency.
9.) - When a Landlord wishes to sell or shelter a Family Member, Annual Renters require a Three Month's Notice to find a new residency.
10.) - When a Renter refuses to leave the Premises on what they consider to be good grounds, a Landlord is required to hire a Lawyer and register an Affidavit in the Court of Queens Bench, to arrange a Court Date in the Judges Chambers, where the Tennant will be obliged to attend and be represented by a Lawyer.
Upon presenting the case in the Judge's Chambers, The Judge then decides if the case, has enough grounds to continue on in a Lawsuit. If the Judge decides there is no cause, he will give the Tennant a 30 Day Notice to Evict or be Evicted by representatives of the Law!
If the Judge decides there is ample cause to continue, The Judge will grant the Tennant the Right of Stay and 90 days to file an Affidavit in the Court of Queens Bench to pursue a Lawsuit against the Landlord.

Only a Judge may decide in this type of case.
Not a Landlord and not an Officer of the Law is permitted to decide such matters. However, if the Landlord insists on bullying the tennant, An Officer must charge the Landlord with Harrassment as it is detrimental to the case.
If the Landlord attempts entry into the Home, without permission of a Judge, or legal documentation, an Officer must charge the Landlord with Breaking and Entry, as once again it is detrimental to the case.
If a Landlord, deceives an Officer with lies and are proven to be such, a charge must be laid, as it is detrimental to the case.
If an Officer, refuses to co-operate, because of personal opinions, or because the Officer is an acquaintance of the Landlord, the Officer should be repremanded and displaced from the case.

News Paper Media, Television Stations love this kind of NEWS. Call them! Get your paperwork in Order. Be sure you have Pictures, Dates, Officers Names, Licence Plate Numbers and Witnesses if you can and seek Your Just Rewards.   Back to Top

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