Misc. Definitions:

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"Abandoned property" defined. "Abandoned property" means property which is left unattended on the premises after the termination of the tenancy, unless the owner of the property has expressed an intent to return for the property.

"Action" defined. "Action" includes counterclaim, crossclaim, thirdparty claim or any other proceeding in which rights are determined

"Court" defined. "Court" means the district court, justice's court or other court of competent jurisdiction situated in the county or township wherein the premises are located.

"Dwelling" and "dwelling unit" defined. "Dwelling" or "dwelling unit" means a structure or the part of a structure that is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence or sleeping place by one person who maintains a household or by two or more persons who maintain a common household.

"Exclude" defined."Exclude" means to evict or to prohibit entry by locking doors or by otherwise blocking or attempting to block entry, or to make a dwelling unit uninhabitable by interrupting or causing the interruption of electric, gas, water or other essential services.

"Landlord" defined. "Landlord" means a person who provides a dwelling unit for occupancy by another pursuant to a rental agreement."Owner" defined. "Owner" means one or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested:

All or part of the legal title to property, except a trustee under a deed of trust who is not in possession of the property; or
All or part of the beneficial ownership, and a right to present use and enjoyment of the premises.

"Premises" defined. "Premises" means a dwelling unit and the structure of which it is a part, facilities, furniture, utilities and appurtenances therein and grounds, areas and facilities held out for the use of tenants

"Rent" defined. "Rent" means all periodic payments to be made to the landlord for occupancy of a dwelling unit, including, without limitation, all reasonable and actual late fees set forth in the rental agreement

"Rental agreement" defined. "Rental agreement" means any oral or written agreement for the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit or premises

"Tenant" defined. "Tenant" means a person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others.

"Titlt Insurance" defined."Title insurance" guarantees that the ownership of property a person is financing is just as it's been stated in the recorded documents (recorded with the county) That is to say that there are no former owners or liens against the property hiding in the closet.

What Can Be Done About Noisy Neighbors?

Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT

Tenants are entitled to the quiet use and enjoyment of the premises, however a landlord is not necessarily responsible for the acts of neighbors and other tenants. If tha landlord has some control over the neighbors (for example if the neighbors are also tenants of the landlord), then the landlord may have a duty to try to alleviate the situation. Sometimes neighbors find alternate dispute resolution programs to help resolve the problem. Depending on the severity of the noise problem, a landlord may explore evicting the bothersome tenants, but will likely have to do so through the courts if the tenants have a fixed term lease. In cases like this, it is usually necessary to have good proof, like a diary that notes the dates and times of the rowdy activity, as well as recordings of the noise. In general, however, judges are hesitant to authorize evictions unless the situation has become extremely unpleasant and legally constitute a "nuisance."

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