How long can a tenant remain in the dwelling without paying rent if he is moving out or he is being evicted?
The tenant is responsible for rent for every day he remains in the unit. The landlord may sue the tenant in court for any unpaid rent. • Can a security deposit be used for a last month’s rent? No. If a tenant has not specifically paid a last month’s rent when he moved in, he must pay his regular rent during his last month of tenancy. • May a tenant be evicted for keeping a dog when his contract has a no-pet clause? Yes. Keeping a pet when the rental agreement specifically forbids a pet is a violation of the rental agreement. • May a tenant be evicted for violation of his rental agreement? Yes. Violation of a rental agreement is one of the eleven legal reasons for eviction. The landlord must give the tenant a 3 day notice to cure or quit. • A tenant plays loud music during the night; other tenants are complaining. What can the landlord do? If the noise is excessive, regardless of the hour, the landlord or tenant should contact the Police Department. Tenants who become a nuisance may be
