First, it is a misdemeanor and the owner can be fined up to USD 3000.00 according to the 2010 Trade Commission decree. In previous years, the FRCS has had cases where unregistered lenders entered into agreements with students under the tertiary loan and scholarship program and the FRCS did not reported rental income. “It must be very clear that no landlord should use this time to evict tenants illegally. The law is very clear, for forced evictions, a court order is needed,” Abraham said. Many landlords cooperated and agreed to reduce the rent by 50%. Tenants are encouraged to talk and negotiate with landlords. Tenants should ensure that they read the lease carefully before signing it, so that they understand all the terms of the lease. If there is something they do not understand or are unsure, they should seek advice before signing the agreement. It is unfair for the tenant to receive the first visit agreement after moving in. This can lead to disagreements over terms and conditions and affect the relationship from the start. Both tenants and landlords raised issues with the FCCC. The Board asked the tenants to write to the landlords and arrive at a pleasant appointment with regard to assistance and, if agreed, to comply with the conditions. He asked landlords to negotiate pleasant terms with their tenants and to solve these problems and avoid future problems.

“I explained to the owners why I applied not because I don`t want tenants to suffer, and at a later date I decide to close their stores,” he said. Once the lease is stamped, only students can apply for rent. “I urge the owners to consider these difficult times and show solidarity with our Fijian colleagues and strengthen them in these difficult times, which facilitates the healing of all parties.” Recently, the FCCC has been inundated with complaints from tenants against landlords because they do not have proper records of leases and receipts. The lessor must provide the tenant with a copy of the unsigned contract before it is concluded and signed. The contract must be concluded before the payments are received and before the tenant is rented in the rented property. That said, the agreement should be certified by a justice of the peace or a commissioner of the Agency before he or she sends it to the FRCS for stamp duty. A rental agreement must not contain incriminating terms of sale (unfair, rental violates an individual`s law). The contract must be provided by the owner at his own expense, unless the laws require something else. Owners must ensure that stamp duty is paid and agreements are stamped. The level of control exercised by the lessor over his property, measured on a five-point assessment scale: “Different cases have been reported where landlords verbally exert undue pressure on tenants who ask them to move or find alternative housing without making a formal announcement.