Tenant It is the term used to describe the person who takes a property for rent, with the permission of the landlord or, failing that, the owner of the property. This word is also used as a synonym for "tenant".
Although we generally talk about the leasing or rental of a real estate, this same relationship can be established when any type of object is involved, even those defined as "furniture", such as: cars, books, clothes, televisions, etc..
On the other hand, this type of interaction is characterized by different elements: the relationship between the tenant and the landlord must be by mutual agreement, the bond that is established is thanks to the lease or rental of a movable or immovable property and the tenant must comply with a series of agreements and requirements established by the landlord.
This relationship must be reflected through the completion of a document or contract that both parties must sign as a symbol of the established agreement..
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Etymologically, "locatario" comes from the Latin "locatarius", which refers to the person who proceeds with the rental of a place. Likewise, it is worth mentioning that this word has its origin from the verb “locare”, whose meaning indicates “to give something for rent”.
According to some specialists, in its beginnings, the expression was displaced by the use of "rent", although a modification of the original version in Catalan "llogar" is maintained, which is a verb.
Next, a series of meanings are placed on "tenant".
-According to The Free Dictionary: "Person who takes a property for rent".
-According to Ad Consultoría: "He is the one who is paying a sum to be able to use the property, either as a home or as a business".
-According to WordReference: it is pointed out as a synonym for "tenant".
-According to Definition.mx: it is a figure that exists thanks to a link established with the landlord or owner of the property, be it an apartment, house or commercial establishment.
In other dictionaries of the language, it is recurrent to find "tenant" as a synonym or as a concept related to this expression.
Some characteristics of this figure can be pointed out:
-The tenant has a dependent relationship with the owner of the movable or immovable property.
-Likewise, the transaction is manifested by the rental of the property and by the payment to give effect to the possession during the time that is established.
-The bond between tenant and landlord must be by mutual agreement and under the following premise: the landlord must be obliged to assign the property and the tenant is left with the responsibility of making the payment -on time- for the use and enjoyment of the property. temporarily.
-The tenant has the responsibility of keeping what is rented in good condition, as well as the expenses generated by the use of the property..
-An important piece in the aforementioned link is the contract. By means of this, a series of clauses and responsibilities are established that those involved must assume.
-With regard to contracts, it is estimated that, although the tenants can protect themselves in the best possible way, it is really the landlords who have more rights because, for example, they can cancel the contract if they observe that there is damage to their property.
The specialists consider that the rental contract is an essential piece to keep the relationships of the people involved clear. Therefore, this document must meet the following requirements:
-This type of relationship must be established between people of legal age, capable of accepting the rights and obligations they assume when making the lease..
-The document should emphasize that the relationship is based on the existence of a mutual agreement, depending on the people or group of people involved..
-A detailed description of the movable or immovable property must be made, as well as the conditions in which it is found.
-Likewise, the reason for the agreement and its purpose are set forth..
-A point that cannot be ignored has to do with the payment of the property. This includes the initial payment to manifest the rent, as well as the rent for the time established by both parties. It can be monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually or as the landlord agrees..
-Another important factor in conjunction with the aforementioned is that which is linked to the duration of the opponent. Likewise, it must be specified if the opposite will be renewed previously, or if it will depend on other elements.
At this point, it is worth mentioning that the responsibilities and benefits of both parties will vary according to the Civil Code of each country. Therefore, it is necessary to have knowledge of the law so as not to commit infractions or misdemeanors.
-You must pay in a timely manner all the fees that have been agreed in the contract.
-It will maintain the state of the movable or immovable property in good condition.
-If there is damage to the property, the tenant must run with the repairs, as well as the replacement of the faults that are present.
-If the contract is not renewed by the landlord, the tenant has the duty to restore the movable or immovable property immediately or as established by both parties..
-In the event that the landlord decides to sell the property, the tenant will be considered the first option to obtain it..
-You must deliver the movable or immovable property according to the conditions stipulated in the lease..
-You will have to be responsible for making complex repairs related to the infrastructure of the real estate, in order to guarantee the cleaning and safety conditions of the same..
-It will be in charge of supplying the basic services.
-In the event of the tenant's death, the contract will be extended to the spouse, children, ascendants or siblings, as the case may be..
-You can request the review of the property or the asset, as long as it is also agreed by the tenant.
-On the breach of a contract by a landlord in the Code of Hammurabi: "... The owner of the house will lose the money that the tenant had given him, because he has made the tenant leave before".
-According to the Civil Code of Colombia: "In the lease of things, the party that gives the enjoyment of them is called the lessor, and the party that gives the tenant price".
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