Breaching a rental contract
A breach of the tenancy agreement is when the property manager/owner or tenant fails to comply with any part of the agreement. Examples of breaches. Tenant: non-payment of rent, not keeping the property in good condition, keeping a pet without permission What If a Tenant Breaks a Rule in the Rental Lease? If a tenant fails to pay rent, breaks a rule, or significantly damages the property, then it is considered breach of contract and you have grounds for eviction. If there are people living in the unit that are not on the lease, then that is also breach of contract and you have grounds to evict If the landlord’s breach of a lease agreement is of a material nature where the health or safety of the tenant placed in jeopordy, then the tenant must provide the landlord written notice of the act or omissions constituting the breach.