Property Ownership
What is 'quiet enjoyment' as a landlord's covenant to a tenant in Illinois?
AA requirement that tenants be quiet in their apartment
BAn implied or express promise by a landlord that the tenant will have the right to peaceful possession and enjoyment of the premises without interference from the landlord or third parties claiming through the landlord✓ Correct
CA covenant that the property has no noise-producing neighbors
DA statutory right of landlords to require quiet in common areas
Explanation
The covenant of quiet enjoyment is an implied (and often express) warranty in every Illinois lease that the landlord will not interfere with the tenant's right to peaceful possession and enjoyment of the premises. Violations include: landlord entering without notice, turning off utilities, or harassment.
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Key Terms to Know
Net Operating Income (NOI)
The annual income generated by an income-producing property after subtracting operating expenses, but before debt service.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
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