How can a landlord terminate an existing rental lease?

As long as the tenant pays the rent and does not violate the terms of the lease ... you can't.





You can offer to buy their lease back though. A lot of people will leave voluntarily in exchange for payment.How can a landlord terminate an existing rental lease?
Read your contract it should say...all landlords are different.How can a landlord terminate an existing rental lease?
I've been a property manager for many years. A landlord generally can't terminate a rental lease except for cause or if there is language in the lease that allows him to do so.


Terminating a lease for cause would usually happen if a tenant violates one of the provisions of the lease (i.e. isn't paying rent or paying it late frequently, has a pet or washing machinge without permission, is constantly disturbing other tenants' or neighbors quiet enjoyment of their apartment or house, etc) or if the landlord has a valid need of the apartment (for himself or an invalid mother, for example). Naturally, if the apartment is destroyed by fire or flood or some other disaster, the lease is no longer valid.


Other than one of the above situations, you pretty much can't do it. Your best bet is to try negotiating with the tenant.


Good luck.
Only if the lessee breaks the contract.
Only if the leasee breaks the contract. Good answer Heinz ! The grounds to start an eviction process, termination of the lease , can be these type of actions :





Non-payment of rent


Non-payment for damages


Illegal activies performed on rental unit


Impairing safety of tenants (complex)


Interference - Excessive noise





This is only a few actions.





Debbie - check out your state website or phone number for landlord affairs. This will assist you on your rights as well as the leasee's.