A tenancy is terminated with ’cause’ for:

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1.  Nonpayment of rent.

2.  Nonpayment of utility charges if the landlord customarily pays such charges and submits a separate bill to the tenant.

3.  Failure of the tenant to comply with:

(a) Basic obligations imposed on the tenant by this chapter;

(b) Valid rules or regulations established pursuant to this chapter; or

(c) Valid provisions of the rental agreement.

4.  Condemnation of the dwelling unit.