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Section PRP.05.08 — Landlord Rights

Each landlord under this Ordinance has the following rights:

(a) To be paid any rent or money due under an agreement within ten (10) calendar days from the agreed date of payment, or within ten (10) calendar days following the first day of the month in a month-to-month agreement for dwelling occupancy. Rent is payable without demand or notice at the time and place agreed upon by the parties. In the absence of a definite term in the agreement, the tenancy is month-to-month, and if not stated in the agreement, the amount of rent shall be the fair rental value of the rental unit, as compared to similar rental units. In the absence of a written agreement, the tenancy shall be month-to-month and the rent, if not otherwise evident from the situation, shall be the fair rental value of the rental unit, as compared to similar rental units.

(b) To adopt reasonable rules and regulations for the use and occupancy of a dwelling which are designed to promote the convenience, safety, or welfare of occupants.

(c) To have access to the dwelling for maintenance, repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements to inspect the premises, to supply necessary or agreed services, show the dwelling to prospective buyers or tenants, or to otherwise have reasonable access to the premises. Such access must be at reasonable times when the tenant is present, and upon a notice of at least twenty-four (24) hours, except in situations involving an emergency, or where the tenant consents. No tenant who unreasonably denies access to a landlord for these purposes may pursue an action or grievance maintaining that any services or repairs were not provided.

(d) To require that tenant comply with Ordinances or regulations regarding housing, health, safety, or public order, keep the premises reasonably clean and safe, dispose of all ashes, garbage, rubbish, and waste in a clean and safe manner, keep the premises and its parts in good repair, reasonably use all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning or other facilities and appliances. Require the tenant to conduct himself and require others on the premises to conduct themselves in a way that will not disturb the peaceful enjoyment of others or abuse property, use all parts of the premises in a way they were intended or designed, and refrain from destroying, defacing, damaging, or removing any part of the premises, or allow any other to do so.

(e) Where a dwelling has been abandoned (the tenant has vacated without notice and does not intend to return which is evidenced by removal of possessions, nonpayment of rent, disconnected utilities, or expressed to the landlord or third party) a landlord, without further notice to the tenant may post a notice on the dwelling stating that the landlord intends to take possession and that the tenant's possessions will be inventoried and removed within ten (10) days from the posting. If the tenant's possessions are not claimed within thirty (30) days from their removal from the abandoned dwelling, the landlord may dispose of the possessions.

(f) To apply to the Tribal Court in any action authorized by this Ordinance or law to enforce rights under this chapter.