Grounds for Termination of the Apartment Rental Agreement

Authors

  • Tamar Chitoshvili

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60131/jlaw.2.2024.8318

Keywords:

Apartment rental, Contract, Rent, Landlord, Tenant.

Abstract

The paper delves into the intricacies of apartment rental agreements, the freedom to determine their form and content, and the practical issues related to it, which may arise within the context of freedom of contract. The paper also examines the rights and obligations of the parties to the agreement, which mainly entail the basis for determining, reducing, increasing,  the amount of rent, and terminating the contract. Relevant judicial practice analysis is provided.

Based on a comparative study, opinions and recommendations are expressed on the role of the state in regulating and controlling the scope of apartment rental and changes in it, which will guarantee the protection of the rights of the parties, both landlords and tenants, and therefore the stability of apartment rental agreements. Conclusions were made on the need for state intervention, its form, and scope, which will help to resolve the relations and issues arising from the apartment rental. This objective can be met by perfecting the legislation, demonstrated through commentary on legal norms that align with practice, and by implementing specific amendments.

The comments and opinions expressed in the paper will be of use to both practicing and non-practicing lawyers, students, and all other stakeholders.

Author Biography

Tamar Chitoshvili

Professor at Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University; Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (invited lecturer); Professor of SDASU; Professor of GIU.

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Published

2024-12-05

How to Cite

Chitoshvili, T. (2024). Grounds for Termination of the Apartment Rental Agreement. Journal of Law, (2). https://doi.org/10.60131/jlaw.2.2024.8318

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