Quiet Enjoyment
/ˈkwaɪət ɪnˌdʒɔɪmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A landlord's legal promise that a tenant can possess and use leased property without interference from third parties claiming superior title.
The lease includes a covenant of quiet enjoyment to protect the tenant's use of the premises.
- (n.) A tenant's right to actual possession and undisturbed use of rented property as agreed in the lease.
The tenant sued for breach of quiet enjoyment when the landlord repeatedly entered the apartment without notice.
Forms
- quiet enjoyment
- quiet enjoyments
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Commentary
The term appears primarily in landlord-tenant law; it is crucial to distinguish between the covenant by the landlord and the tenant’s right to undisturbed possession. Draft leases should explicitly define the scope of the covenant to avoid disputes.
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