Under Section 17(1) of the Act, when may the landlord re-enter and take possession?

• A. The tenant has paid rent on time.
• B. The tenant fails to pay rent for 15 or more days after rent due.
• C. The tenant damages the premises.
• D. The tenant asks for repairs.

Answer: (B)

The right to re-enter and take possession under this section is triggered by rent arrears. When rent is not paid for 15 days or more after the due date, the landlord may exercise the remedy of re-entry and possession. This sets a clear threshold: timely payment means no breach, so no re-entry; simply because the tenant damages the unit or asks for repairs does not constitute grounds for eviction under this provision. In practice, there is usually a formal process and notice required before re-entry, but the key trigger here is the rent overdue by 15 days.