Ending a tenancy, raising a rent, and what a landlord may not do to recover possession. Each question below is answered on its own page, by reference to the law of Trinidad and Tobago.
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Last reviewed 22 September 2026
Questions on landlord and tenant law
- How much notice must a landlord give a tenant to leave in Trinidad and Tobago? It depends on the kind of tenancy. Unless the agreement says otherwise, a fixed-term tenancy ends on its end date without notice, and a weekly or monthly tenancy needs a notice to quit at least a full week or month long, expiring at the end of a rental period. If the tenant stays after the notice expires, the safe course is a court order. Using force or threats can be a crime.
- Can my landlord lock me out or raise the rent whenever they want? No. While the tenancy lasts, changing the locks or removing the tenant's belongings is trespass, and entering by force, threats or intimidation to put the tenant out is a crime. The tenant can seek an urgent High Court injunction. For most tenancies, rent goes up only if the agreement allows it, the tenant agrees, or the tenancy is properly ended and a new one offered.
Important notice. This page is general information about the law of Trinidad and Tobago. It is not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. The law changes, and how it applies depends on the facts, so take advice on your own situation before you act. Court decisions are cited for the principle they state; similar results cannot be guaranteed, and a decision may be subject to appeal or change.
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Commentary / Landlord and tenant
Landlord and Tenant Law in Trinidad and Tobago
By Suraj Sakal, Attorney-at-Law, called to the Bar of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago