I went to court in april for eviction and after packing everything and moving it outside they told me to move it back in and not to worry about the rent they would take care of it. Since then no repairs have been done unless I did them and they have removed the power box from the AC unit. They know I am in the process of applying for disability and see doctors for this. I now have to have all my mail forwarded to my daughter's because they refuse to repair the mail boxes, that someone took all the locks off the backs, so the mail carrier will not deliver here. Is any of this legal?
2006-08-06 19:34:58 · 11 answers · asked by Jamie G 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Might makes right...
2006-08-06 19:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by Pseudo Obscure 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a private property, the landlord has the right to evict you for the failure to uphold the terms of the lease agreement, which includes timely payment. The managers probably are giving you a very direct hint that you have overstayed your welcome after the court proceedings.
If you can already be covered under the disability act, then you may have some leverage, but if you're just in the process of applying for one, you're just at the mercy of your landlord.
Your situation is very unfortunate. Review your lease agreement and see if the management/apartment is in violation of any of the terms. This might come in handy for you when you hold something against them. BUt, the course I recommend is "honey" not "vinegar."
1st come up with a viable plan for your living arrangement, i.e., moving in with daughter in so many days or weeks, then tell the management that you are planning to move out by such and such time, and you thank them for allowing you to stay for longer than they needed to. (I often find that being thankful makes the other party want to be more generous. But there is a limit to this.)
Then, you want to look for a government-subsidized apartment or lodges once you fall under the Am. Disability Act. You'll enjoy more flexibility and meet others who have gone through similar experiences as you.
Good luck.
2006-08-06 19:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by Nikki W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shold talk to a Lawyer. But why were you evicted, If you did not pay the rent then you usually have a 30 days notice to get out. They can change their locks and take out the power box etc . It is there right. But you should contack a Lawyer to make sure if you have some rights to keep them. Different states have different laws. Go to Legal Aid for your state. or county. Pem
2006-08-06 19:46:50 · answer #3 · answered by Patricia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get out you are not wanted there.
When someone is behind on rent if they don't make arrangements to pay:
I removed the doors, cut the cable and turn off the water to evict someone.
This action might get me in court about three months later but they are gone.
If you don't voluntarily leave there are places to report this too and it will be much harder to be let into a new place.
It is not up to the landlord to provide free housing.
Try to get into a place that is more accommodating to the disabled.
2006-08-06 19:42:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they have given you a 30 days notice of eviction (MUST HAVE GIVEN YOU) then after those 30 days are up, you should be out. But if you are still in that window, they are still required to keep your living place servicable. If you paid them a security deposit, they should be using that do your repairs. I would personally check to see if they have been cleared with the state housing authority to rent housing.
2006-08-06 19:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by D@rKn3ss Fa771n& 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what you express has all different angles to it.
i don't know the whole picture.
i do not know if the action is beacause of
non payment of rent.
One thing i am certain of,
after what you expressed,
there would be building code violations involved.
be prepared to move.
call the city you live in and have them come inspect the place.
the concept that a government agency won't deliver mail
is damning evidence in itself.
that doesn't make sense.
i suggest you add more info to your posting
so others can be more defined in the answer for you.
2006-08-06 19:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by john john 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
were you evicted by the court?
how many free months rent did you get?
why do you think you should get to stay when everyone has to pay rent?
I think you should just leave, go to your daughters or somewhere else. since the place is in such bad repair why do you want to stay anyway?
2006-08-06 19:41:32 · answer #7 · answered by brainiac 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, they have to wait 30 days after filing an eviction notice. If that amount of time has passed, you can be tossed out. sorry
2006-08-06 19:39:53 · answer #8 · answered by bambi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odd. Evicting you and then letting you move back in? Very strange.
However, since you haven't paid rent, they are within their rights to evict you.
2006-08-06 19:40:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seeing as how you was evicted and you don't have a current rental agreement, not only is it legal, but they could get you for criminal trespassing
2006-08-06 19:39:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you were evicted, and now they're letting you shack up there for free?
2006-08-06 19:39:13 · answer #11 · answered by tcindie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋