I live in Ontario Canada, I moved out of my previous apartment but did not give the 60 days notice, I gave in my notice on the 9th of the month not the first. Anyway I moved out and now they are taking me to small claims court for the last month I was there. They used my last months rent for the month after I left. I do not believe I should pay for a month when I was not there when they had my last months rent. Should I bother to fight them in court or just make a payment arrangement?
2006-09-13 12:14:44 · 12 answers · asked by oh dear 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You guys are awesome, thanks reading your replies is helping me steer my response to this issue.
I just wanted to add I did not have a signed lease with them it was month to month, I don't know if that makes any difference. But most are saying I should just pay and I think your right. Although all those saying fight! and fight the power are really making me smile.Thanks all of you
2006-09-13 12:34:00 · update #1
Honestly, you need to pay it. This could affect your record if any other place decides to check on what type of tenant you were. Also, if you did not give the proper notice of intent to vacate you are responsible. Make arrangements to pay and be on time. Don't drag it out. It just costs you and them money!!
2006-09-13 12:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by HolidayGurl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you signed a lease on the apartment with these terms detailed inside of it, you don't stand a chance in court. Make arrangements to avoid court.
2006-09-13 19:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you sign a lease, and did the lease stipulate the conditions for leaving? Did it also stipulate the consequences? Did you violate the stipulated terms of the lease? Are you suffering the stated consequences as a result?
Well then?
Of course it does seem rigid on their part, but if aforementioned conditions apply, and they won't bend, you HAVE no fight.
2006-09-13 19:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by David S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you required to give 60 days notice or 30?
I would find out if they got a tenant during that time. If they did, they can't collect from both the new tenant and you.
2006-09-14 10:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make a payment arrangement would be your best bet. im guessing somewhere on the contract you signed (read it if you have it) has specifications on how you can sublease or just straight up break a contract. in your words it seems like you didnt follow procedure.
2006-09-13 19:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by Decrot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of US has 30 day notice.
Not even a written law! It is an "unwritten law"!
And enforced. In my case, not enough money to fight.
I had to pay once.
2006-09-13 19:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a written contract and it said X date, and you violated that even if by 1 day, then you must pay, sorry. sure, the guys sound like they are being really strict & annoying but i wouldn't bother esp if it was a small amount. sorry!
2006-09-13 19:16:59 · answer #7 · answered by nicolenewcanaan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No contract... they are bluffing. They would get laughed out of court.
Tell them to send a letter when they have a court date.
2006-09-13 22:57:38 · answer #8 · answered by HMMMMMM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fight them you got nothing to lose, but check the rules first.
2006-09-13 19:17:11 · answer #9 · answered by Cactus Dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fight the power!!!
2006-09-13 19:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by jimmy h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋