Eviction of the Tenant Before the Expiration Date
One of the most important aspects of tenant-landlord relationships is the eviction process. Depending on the circumstances, eviction may impose obligations on the parties.
If the tenant returns the leased premises without complying with the terms of the lease agreement or the notice period, the obligations arising from the lease agreement continue for a reasonable period during which the tenant could have leased the premises under similar conditions. If the tenant,
before this period expires, finds a new tenant who is acceptable to the landlord, has the right to pay rent, and is ready to assume the lease, the tenant’s obligations arising from the lease agreement cease. Therefore, if there is another tenant for the property in question and the property has been leased, the landlord cannot demand any payment for the early eviction period.
Reasonable Period
The tenant must hand over the keys within a reasonable period for the lease agreement to take effect. To facilitate the resolution of any future disputes regarding this matter, it is advisable to prepare a key handover report. Under
current circumstances, the vacating tenant remains liable for rent payments up until the keys are handed over.