Breach of Quiet Enjoyment
/ˈbriːtʃ əv kwaɪət ɪnˈdʒɔɪmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A violation of a tenant's right to possess and enjoy leased property without interference from the landlord or other parties.
The tenant sued the landlord for breach of quiet enjoyment after repeated disturbances disrupted their peaceful residence.
Forms
- breach of quiet enjoyment
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Commentary
Typically implied in leases, the covenant of quiet enjoyment protects tenants from substantial interference, but minor or isolated disturbances may not suffice to establish a breach.
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