leigutaki

Leigutaki is an Icelandic term used to refer to a person who rents a property from a landlord. In English, the closest equivalents are tenant or lessee. The word appears in everyday language, rental contracts, and legal texts to designate the occupying party in a tenancy.

In a rental agreement, the leigutaki signs a lease with the leigandi (landlord), agreeing to pay rent and to follow the terms of the tenancy. Typical obligations include maintaining the property, not causing damage, and respecting rules on subletting or pets. The leigutaki also has rights to quiet enjoyment and privacy, subject to the lease and law. The landlord is generally responsible for providing a habitable property, maintaining essential services, and returning the security deposit at the end of the tenancy, minus any legitimate deductions.

The legal framework for tenancies in Iceland combines contract law and housing regulations. Rights and remedies, including termination and eviction procedures, depend on the contract and applicable statutes. While the term is primarily used in Icelandic-language documents, the underlying concept corresponds to the general notion of a tenant in other jurisdictions.