SANTO DOMINGO.- LA Chamber of Deputies approved in Second Lecturay with modifications the project of Rental and Eviction Rentals Law.
The initiative that now passes to the Senate, of the authorship of the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfredo Pacheco, aims to regulate legal relations, conditions and obligations that originate in the rental of real estate for housing, trade or non -profit activities.
In the new law of Rentals of goods and evictions It is contemplated that if within thirty days, from death of the tenantnone of the people listed in this article, says written your interest in subrogating either assume the responsibility Until the arrival of the term, the contract will remain full rescue and the owner may take possession of the property without any formality.
The Furniture and belongings of the tenant They will be inventoried in the presence of the Justice of the Peace, who will authorize their deposit where appropriate.
The same contract conditions prevail for the subrogate.
I also know establishes in the initiative in its article 12, paragraph I.- In case the property was left abandoned and open with the risk of being looted and occupied by third parties, its verification will be made by a public notary, and through authentic act with three witnesses will take possession the owner.
Paragraph II.- In the event that the property is closed, the opening of doors, the verification and delivery of the property to the owner or lessoris in charge of the Justice of the Peace, without prejudice that the owner or lessor PErsiga the payment of Overdue rentalsif any.
Regarding Criminal Code, The deputies remain, on Wednesday afternoon, in debate on the possible modifications of some of their articles.
What can demand from the tenant?
With the new law, we seek to eliminate abusive or unjustified practices by some owners. Among the things that can no longer be demanded – if the project is approved – are:
- Mandatory deposits or advancesthat many times doubled the initial cost of rent.
- Arbitrary penalties for early departure, except for the established contractually.
- Evictions without court order or respect for due process.
- Surprise visits or inspections not authorized by the tenant.
- Obligations not agreed in writing or verbally imposed.
In summary, the tenant gains legal power against abuse and strengthens the regulatory framework of his permanence in the house.
Responsibility as a tenant
Despite the new protections, the tenants will maintain clear responsibilities, essential for the balance of the contract. Among them:
- Fulfill promptly with the payment of the monthly fee.
- Take care of the property as if it were its own, avoiding damage and reporting any irregularity.
- Respect the agreed clauses, including duration, use of space and coexistence standards.
- Do not sub -arrest without express authorization from the owner.
- Allow reasonable reviews previously agreed.
- Return the property in conditions similar to how it was received.
