Juruga

(51) Sections in Landlord and Tenant Act, 2022

Application of Act

Learn which rental agreements for homes and businesses are covered under Uganda's Landlord and Tenant...

Part 1: Part I - Preliminary

Interpretation

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

Part 1: Part I - Preliminary

Making of tenancy agreements

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

Part 2: Part II - Tenancy agreements

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...

Part 2: Part II - Tenancy agreements

Landlord to give tenant copy of tenancy agreement

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

Part 2: Part II - Tenancy agreements

Implied term as to fitness for human habitation

Learn about the implied condition that rental homes must be fit for human habitation. Landlord...

Part 3: Part III - Terms and conditions in tenancy

Duty to keep premises in repair

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

Part 3: Part III - Terms and conditions in tenancy

Exception to duty of landlord to repair premises

Learn when a landlord is not responsible for repairs, how tenants must fix damage they...

Part 3: Part III - Terms and conditions in tenancy

Circumstances where tenant may repair premises

Learn when a tenant can carry out urgent repairs without landlord permission, get reimbursed, and...

Part 3: Part III - Terms and conditions in tenancy

Landlord responsible for taxes and rates

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

Part 3: Part III - Terms and conditions in tenancy

Void terms and conditions in tenancy

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

Part 3: Part III - Terms and conditions in tenancy

Utilities charges for which tenant is liable

Discover which utility bills tenants must pay under the Landlord and Tenant Act – electricity,...

Part 4: Part IV - Liability for utilities charges

Utilities charges for which landlord is liable

Learn which utility charges landlords are responsible for under Uganda's Landlord and Tenant Act, including...

Part 4: Part IV - Liability for utilities charges

Tenant not to use premises for unlawful purpose

Section 14 prohibits tenants from using rented premises for illegal activities. It protects landlords and...

Part 5: Part V - Duties and obligations of landlords and tenants

Tenant not to cause nuisance or interference

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

Part 5: Part V - Duties and obligations of landlords and tenants

Tenant not to damage premises or common areas

Section 16 of Uganda's Landlord and Tenant Act requires tenants to avoid damaging rented premises...

Part 5: Part V - Duties and obligations of landlords and tenants

Tenant to keep rented premises clean

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

Part 5: Part V - Duties and obligations of landlords and tenants

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...

Part 5: Part V - Duties and obligations of landlords and tenants

Landlord to ensure quiet enjoyment

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

Part 5: Part V - Duties and obligations of landlords and tenants

Landlord not to refuse to rent on certain grounds

Landlords in Uganda cannot refuse to rent premises based on sex, race, tribe, religion, disability,...

Part 5: Part V - Duties and obligations of landlords and tenants

Tenant to pay rent

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