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(51) Sections in Landlord and Tenant Act, 2022
1
Application of Act
Learn which rental agreements for homes and businesses are covered under Uganda's Landlord and Tenant...

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2
Interpretation
Understand the definitions of important terms like tenant, landlord, rent, tenancy, and more under the...

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3
Making of tenancy agreements
Learn how tenancy agreements are formed in Uganda - in writing, orally, or by conduct....

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4
Tenancy agreement of twenty-five currency points or more to be in writing
Learn when a tenancy agreement worth 25 currency points or more must be in writing...

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5
Landlord to give tenant copy of tenancy agreement
Landlords must give tenants a copy of the signed tenancy agreement immediately after signing. This...

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6
Implied term as to fitness for human habitation
Learn about the implied condition that rental homes must be fit for human habitation. Landlord...

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7
Duty to keep premises in repair
Learn about your landlord's obligation to maintain rental property in good repair, including exterior and...

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8
Exception to duty of landlord to repair premises
Learn when a landlord is not responsible for repairs, how tenants must fix damage they...

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9
Circumstances where tenant may repair premises
Learn when a tenant can carry out urgent repairs without landlord permission, get reimbursed, and...

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10
Landlord responsible for taxes and rates
Section 10 of the Landlord and Tenant Act requires landlords to pay all taxes and...

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11
Void terms and conditions in tenancy
Section 11 voids tenancy terms that exclude or modify your legal rights, and bans charging...

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12
Utilities charges for which tenant is liable
Discover which utility bills tenants must pay under the Landlord and Tenant Act – electricity,...

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13
Utilities charges for which landlord is liable
Learn which utility charges landlords are responsible for under Uganda's Landlord and Tenant Act, including...

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14
Tenant not to use premises for unlawful purpose
Section 14 prohibits tenants from using rented premises for illegal activities. It protects landlords and...

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15
Tenant not to cause nuisance or interference
Tenants must not cause nuisance or interfere with neighbours' peace, comfort, or privacy. This includes...

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16
Tenant not to damage premises or common areas
Section 16 of Uganda's Landlord and Tenant Act requires tenants to avoid damaging rented premises...

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17
Tenant to keep rented premises clean
Learn about a tenant's duty to keep rented premises clean under Uganda's Landlord and Tenant...

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18
Tenant not to install fixtures or make alterations without consent
Learn about tenant's duty to get landlord's consent before installing fixtures or making alterations, and...

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19
Landlord to ensure quiet enjoyment
Learn your right to quiet enjoyment as a tenant under Uganda's Landlord and Tenant Act....

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20
Landlord not to refuse to rent on certain grounds
Landlords in Uganda cannot refuse to rent premises based on sex, race, tribe, religion, disability,...

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21
Tenant to pay rent
Your duty to pay rent on agreed date, landlord's obligation to issue receipts, and requirement...

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22
Determination of rent under tenancy
Learn how rent for premises is set by mutual agreement between landlord and tenant, and...

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23
Accrual of rent
Learn how rent under a tenancy in Uganda accrues daily, meaning it is recoverable or...

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24
Limit on rent in advance
Section 24 limits how much rent a landlord can demand in advance. Tenants cannot be...

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25
Receipts for rent
Learn your right to a rent receipt under Uganda's Landlord and Tenant Act. Landlords must...

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26
Increase of rent
Uganda's Landlord and Tenant Act limits rent increases to 10% annually, requires 60 days notice,...

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27
Rent increase to take effect if tenant does not object or negotiate
If a tenant does not object or negotiate a rent increase under the Landlord and...

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28
Decrease of rent in certain cases
Know your rights: if your landlord stops providing an agreed service, they must reduce your...

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29
Failure to pay rent by tenant and claims for rent arrears
Not paying rent for over 30 days lets landlord evict you with local council and...

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