quiet enjoyment

Definition

A tenant's right to use rental property without interference from the landlord or other parties. Not about noise levels—it's about being left alone to live your life between rent payments.

Example Usage

The landlord violated her right to quiet enjoyment by showing up unannounced repeatedly and letting himself in with his key.

Origin

Common law property right dating to medieval English landlord-tenant relationships

Fun Fact

Despite the name, quiet enjoyment has nothing to do with noise—a landlord could play drums next door and technically not violate this right.

Source: Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

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