There was only damage in the Kitchen where the stove is. No other apartments were damaged.
2006-09-14 16:24:38 · 16 answers · asked by Mrs_knowitall 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
We have two rentals, and they are not leased, just rented. We have the right to evict them at any time for any reason. We WOULD give them as much notice as possible, but 30 days at the least. I wouldnt invest too much in a lawyer or anything, but definately read your agreement and be sure to know if you are being kicked out because they think it is your fault, or if they want to do some major renovations now that they had the fire (or any other reason) so you can know if you want to use them as a reference or not.
2006-09-14 16:38:36 · answer #1 · answered by Kerri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are two important things to check. First, read your lease. In some rentals there are clauses that say if you cause a fire, accidental or not, you can/will be evicted. If your lease doesn't say anything, then check with your local and state laws. My state NJ, I'm pretty sure you can only be evicted for a lease violation. If theres no law and nothing in the lease, then I doubt the landord would win in court to try to evict you. Good luck.
2006-09-14 23:35:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a massive apartment complex by me that has a fire just about every other week. No matter how small they toss out the tenants and paint the apartment so they can rent it as newly renovated for more money.
So can they? Probably. Whether it is fair or not is a different question. I'd have them take the lease to a lawyer to read it.
2006-09-14 23:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your question depends on many things and mostly facts that you haven't provided.
Landlord/tenant law varies by state, but you first need read the lease. Causing damage to the rental unit might be grounds for eviction. Also, you might have month-to-month lease and the landlord might not need any reason at all.
The unit might also be subject to local rent control laws. The bottom line is that you need to ask a local attorney, not rely in the answers you receive here.
2006-09-14 23:33:26 · answer #4 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes yes. It is in my lease, for example, that in the case of a fire after all remaining pocessions are removed, 3 days notice in writing must be given and landlord can dismiss tenant. Look to your lease/contract! Get a lawyer!
2006-09-14 23:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by allisonpeck 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you prove its accidental? If you can, I doubt you can be evicted. But you do know that they probably CAN make you pay for damages?
2006-09-14 23:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by McNabb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not believe so, depends on who you are renting the apartment from. If they are understanding people they won't evict you.
2006-09-14 23:27:25 · answer #7 · answered by Allen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on lease agreement and local laws regarding rental property.
2006-09-14 23:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by wowwhatwasthat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO not if it were an ACCIDENT.
what caught fire? grease?
was an investigation done by the fire marshall?
if not sue the apartment complex.
simple...we as humans make mistakes...simple.
accident....NO they can not!
2006-09-14 23:30:40 · answer #9 · answered by transvainia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on the public records in your state, and look at the tenant laws, and also read your lease.
2006-09-14 23:27:48 · answer #10 · answered by Bandice 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋