Which of the following is a typical basis for tenancy termination by the landlord?

• A. Late rent payment
• B. Non payment of rent (10 days notice)
• C. For cause: security deposit not given
• D. Unreasonable authority regarding zoning

Answer: (B)

Nonpayment of rent is a fundamental trigger for ending a tenancy because keeping rent current is a core obligation of the lease. When rent goes unpaid, the landlord has a formal path to terminate: issue a notice to end tenancy for nonpayment, which in this context is typically a 10-day notice. The tenant then has that period to pay what is due; if the payment is made within the period, the tenancy continues. If the rent remains unpaid after the notice period, the landlord can apply to the tenancy authority to obtain an eviction order. This sequence shows why nonpayment is the standard basis for termination.

Late rent payments, while serious, are usually treated as a curable breach rather than automatic termination; a grace period or cure is often allowed, and ongoing lateness may escalate to nonpayment if not resolved. Other reasons listed—such as a security deposit not being provided, or issues unrelated to tenancy like zoning authority—do not by themselves establish a lawful basis to terminate a tenancy in the typical framework.