After giving my landlord a letter to make repairs he had ignored, he in return got mad and came over with a new lease with a higher amount of rent to pay and making us responsible for all the repairs from now on. This was given to us today 06/15/06 and we were told if we do not sign it by tomorrow he will give us a thirty day notice. We have lived here for 1 year and 2 months, have never paid rent late except twice we paid on the 2nd and paid a $25.00 late fee. We are now on a month to month lease, until today he is requesting us to sign this another 1 year lease or get out in thirty days. What are our rights?
2006-06-15 14:40:53 · 10 answers · asked by Melissa E 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I live in Louisville Kentucky
2006-06-15 14:52:55 · update #1
Look at your original lease. He cannot add terms or conditions to the original document. That constitues a breach. DO NOT sign the new one without talking to a lawyer about what your rights are in regards to the original contract. When someone changes a material portion of the lease, they are offering you a new lease. He is still responsible for what is under the original before the date of the new one.
Now I'm telling you this without looking at the lease, and without knowing the laws in your area. you should definitely have a lawyer look at it though.
Just a thought....you might want to consider moving anyway, but at least get rid of the 30-day eveiction notice part. Please have it checked out though.
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2006-06-15 14:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are on a month to month lease, either you or him can give a 30 day notice and quit and that is what he's doing. Unfortunately, he has a right to do that. He also has a responsibility to do repairs, but, by giving you a notice, he can avoid that. Your choice seems to be either find somewhere else and move within 30 days or stay and sign a lease knowing you have to pay for the repairs. I would probably move if I were you.
2006-06-15 14:46:56 · answer #2 · answered by spot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a lawyer, so this is just an opinion, but it depends on what your lease says. However, I don't think there's much you can do, unfortunately, unless you can allege discrimination if he treating you differently than other tenants in the building or whatever. I know this is your home and you've been there a long time and maybe you have kids in school and it's close to work, but it sounds like this guy has it in for you now and I don't know if it's worth the hassle to try to stir up a fight. You have to weigh the pros and cons of the new lease arrangement and make your own decision accordingly. I am so sorry and I wish you luck.
2006-06-15 14:51:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Renter's rights are different from state to state, and in some states from city to city. Check with the city or county for your rights in your area.
In general, if you are now on month-to-month, he can give you a month's notice and throw you out because you don't have a lease. Obviously he no longer wants you as renters because you are asking him to invest in his property and he's not prepared to do so. I would start looking for another place now while you investigate your rights.
2006-06-15 14:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by PuterPrsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are on a month to month basis, he is within his rights to offer you a lease on his terms, or give you 30 days notice to vacate. Start looking for a new place.
2006-06-15 14:46:08 · answer #5 · answered by themainsail 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has the right to make you leave if your old lease is up. If you don't want to sign a new lease. As much as I hate to say it he has the upper hand.
2006-06-15 14:48:14 · answer #6 · answered by scruett 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are on a month to month, he can raise your rent, but as far as making repairs that is his responsibility, he is the one that owns the property, tell him that and if he trys to make a fuss tell him you will turn him in to the housing authority.
2006-06-15 14:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can get a copy of renters rights from your sheriff dept. but since you pay month to month and he brings out a new lease i think your screwed
2006-06-15 14:45:13 · answer #8 · answered by trump 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not exactly sure, they may vary from state to state n i dont know where you are. that does not sound completly legal to me. i would try to get some advice from an attorney.
2006-06-15 14:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by mommaslosthermind 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no rights.
2006-06-15 14:43:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋