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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Myth No. 2: Evicting tenants can happen whenever the landlords want to.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Some landlords think that because they own the property, they can evict their tenants whenever they want. A landlord can only evict a tenant if he has a justifiable reason to do it. No landlord can evict a tenant just because of mere dislike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evicting a tenant also means having a valid reason and going through the court process. It is not simply telling them to leave. The renter can also appeal to the court if he thinks there is an unjust reason for eviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Myth No. 3: The landlord can enter the property whenever he pleases.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Technically, the property belongs to the landlord. They may have access to it if needed. However, it does not mean that they can enter the property whenever they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The landlord has to respect the tenant\u2019s right to privacy, and must only enter the property with prior notice and if necessary. For example, the landlord wants to conduct his quarterly inspection. He must inform the tenant in advance and get their permission. He is allowed to enter without prior notification in cases of emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The landlord is responsible for repairs in the property, but the tenants are too. Repairs brought upon by the usual wear and tear, disasters, or robberies are the responsibilities of the landlord. For damages caused by the tenant\u2019s reckless actions, they have to take responsibility for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes the tenants leave some of their belongings after moving out. When this happens, it is not a finders-keepers situation where the landlord automatically owns them. He must try to contact the owners and inform them about the abandoned items. The landlord should let them know where they can claim the items and the time frame of when they can claim them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"close-up](\"https:\/\/www.padleads.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/drzymtae-va-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\u2022 Myth No. 4: Repairs are not the tenant\u2019s responsibility.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Myth No. 5: The tenant\u2019s abandoned personal items automatically belong to the landlord.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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