2006-09-20 22:24:35 · 27 answers · asked by usman b 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
YES!!! if nothing is written down and signed he can do anything!
2006-09-20 22:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No he cannot. You are protected by statute law and you have a statutory periodic tenancy.
Although there is nothing in writing to confirm the level of rent which you pay, most other things are very standard by law. The Landlord must give you at least 2 months notice to evict you and he cannot do this within 6 months of the tenancy starting.
Also, if you decide not to leave when he does serve notice, he will need a court order to get you out, he cannot just walk in and take the property back.
As long as you have been paying him rent and he has been accepting it, you have proof of a verbal contract and that is all you need.
For further information you may want to check out the Housing Act 1984, Landlord & Tenant Acts 1987 & 1988 and the Protection from Eviction Act 1977
2006-09-21 20:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by Lewiy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When there is no agreement signed, you actually are still occupying your home by a legal concept even though nothing is in writing. This means that the law backs you up and protects both of you. What you have is called a "Tenancy at Will." Here is more info. http://www.finance-glossary.com/terms/tenancy-at-will.htm?id=1422&ginPtrCode=00000&PopupMode=
You would be given a 30 day notice, or you would need to give your landlord a 30 day notice of your intentions to leave. It is best that you just go to the library, ask for a copy of a lease (It is in a book called "Business Forms on File" - every Reference Library has one) and fill in your address and get signatures from you and the landlord. Because the type of tenancy you have is the weakest one.
2006-09-20 22:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by Sleek 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, there are laws about this - your landlord has to give you a certain amount of notice, even if you haven't paid any rent, and won't pay rent for the notice period. Many landlords would try to tell you that this isn't the case, but it is. I've even seen my own landlord illegally evict someone with only 3 days notice, even though I believe the legal notice period in my area is either 30 or 60 days. You should find out from local authorities how much notice your landlord must give you.
If the police are called, they cannot act against the tennant if the legal notice period has not been observed, unless some other laws have been broken.
However... it is best to have information in writing. Ask your landlord if they would be willing to draw up a contract with you - tell them it's for their protection as well as yours. It's always better to have something in writing.
2006-09-20 22:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by superfish 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
im sure there would have to be a very valid reason for him to evict you with no reason, however having no agreement is beneficial and detremental at the same time. I would at least try and see if I could get a 6 month lease to be on the safe side. Also make sure you dont do anything ridiculous that would give him grounds to evict you.
2006-09-20 22:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by gypsy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you do not have a written agreement, the landlord can require you to leave with proper notice. Proper notice is 30 days in must jurisdictions. If you fail to surrender the property at the end of notice period, you can be evicted.
2006-09-20 23:33:16 · answer #6 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could make a fortune out of this!!!!
Very simple if there is no contract your landlord probably isnt paying any tax on the rent! What you should do is contact citizens advice bureau and claim squatters rights. This will mean that your landlord cant just kick you out. Also you will probably find that it is far easyier and less expensive for your landlord to pay you to leave normally around £5,000-10,000. Because otherwise you could stay there forever. LOL
2006-09-23 00:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by Fox Hunter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, although you don't have written agreement but once you paid your landlord, that means you've entered into contract already. But since you made agreement verbatim, that means shows that there's no need for you to urge because he is not a trustworthy person. Better vacate the place and look for another one.
2006-09-20 22:35:48 · answer #8 · answered by Mutya P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible for him to give 30 days notice of terminating the residence and demand that you leave, with no reason.
If you refuse to leave, he will have to evict...but he has a reason: your refusal to vacate the premises.
With no written agreement, you live on a month to month basis.
2006-09-21 03:45:43 · answer #9 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are not on paperwork. Depending on the state laws he can evict you with what they call a "No Cause" notice which in other words means if as an example - if they don't like your hair then they can evict you just because of that. A real bad law!!!!
2006-09-20 22:30:46 · answer #10 · answered by Bite Me 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
read your rental agreement...my first apartment i was duped going into an apt with 2 other guys, that had been there about 2 years already, one of the guys sister had just graduated so she moved out and i came right in paying my part of the rent. I was there for 3 months. They bailed, rent went up. No rental agreement? Means no contract. Bummer.
2006-09-20 22:26:43 · answer #11 · answered by jorluke 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋