Can a landlord be held liable for nuisance tenants?
Dealing with troublesome tenants as a landlord can be challenging and have negative financial and legal repercussions. Tenants who consistently break the terms of their lease or rental agreement by acting in a way that disturbs other neighbors or tenants are known as nuisance tenants.
This can involve causing damage to the property, making a lot of noise, having unapproved pets, harassing or threatening other tenants or taking part in unlawful activities. But can a landlord be held liable for nuisance tenants?
This article will explore the definition of a nuisance tenant, common traits and characteristics, the best ways to deal with such tenants and how to avoid them, whether a landlord can be held accountable for nuisance tenants’ actions, the landlord’s responsibility to other neighbors, and other important factors to take into account.