Vuokralaisen velvollisuudet ja oikeudet

"One’s home is the ultimate refuge."
(Nigerian saying)

Rights and Responsibilities of Tenants:

• Rent is payable by the agreed date of each month.
• The tenant is responsible for any damage to the property. This includes damage caused by visitors of the tenant.
• Follow the house rules and regulations, which in tower blocks are usually placed on the wall in the proximity of the main entrance.
• Tenancy agreements must be terminated in writing. The property must be vacated within one month of the termination of the tenancy agreement.

More information on the Kotilo project website

Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords:

• The landlord is responsible for the maintenance of the property but not for the damage caused by the tenant.
• The landlord can only terminate the tenancy agreement in writing and an acceptable reason must be given.
• The landlord can evict the tenant if the tenant has not paid the rent for the property or is continuously acting in a socially irresponsible manner.