I moved into an apartment 6 months ago with roomie. I am recently seperated and had many friends over, I found out the the managers had discussed my sex life with other tenants. I brushed it off and about a month later got a "quit premise" "Dist. Peace" it all bull and the complainer is know for constant complaints and crazy behavior. ie. Someone is on the roof picking tar make them stop. But since manager personal doesn't like me (I guess) she is try to take away my home. I was also mislead at lease signing to believe all walls where made of concrete, which they are not in the ONE apartment I got, only everyone elses. I will win eviction hearing tomorrow, but I was thinking of with holding rent to see if they evict based on that, but single me out, allowing all other late renter to stay put, what will that prove? I'm white and not openly Bi, but I'm clearly the victim of person dislike based on nothing, ythe managers don't even talk to me when I get complaints. HELP PS. Should I move?
2006-09-25 21:09:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I wouldn't pay the rent late, might damage your credit. I would move to another apartment where someone is glad to have me there and like my money. I wouldn't stay where I'm not wanted.
2006-09-25 22:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by david_d112 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basic principle is to put things in writing. I ran across a similar situation. Try to put as much communication as possible into writing and send those letters via return receipt mail. I was the victim of discrimination by a landlord that didn't like the fact that I am gay. I ended up moving at my expense. Property Managers are known as the hired a**holes in the industry. In my case, I knew enough about Real Estate / Landlord-Tenant law in order to make his life a living hell.
Why is it that some people have the need to nose in to ones personal life and then pass judgment? These people are weirdos with nothing better to do. In my case, we weren't doing anything crazy. Just two guys living together with a dog.
One note, however. If you're withholding rent (or going to), put the money into a separate escrow account. This shows good faith when it comes to eviction proceedings. You can also pay the rent in full and then sue the landlord (you'd need to come up with a solid legal theroy upon which to sue). The advantage of this is that you can "venue shop". You want the case to be heard in Small Claims court since attorneys aren't allowed. If you're being evicted, you will be in Superior / Municipal Court. It is more difficult for the lay-person to argue on their own behalf there.
One solution, move to San Francisco. There is NO issue being bi or gay here. Just be ready to live in one of the most expensive cities in the world.
Good luck and cheers!
2006-09-25 21:30:20 · answer #2 · answered by BSFSU 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer today, or as son as possible. If your daughter plays her music too loudly, that's legitimate grounds for eviction. If you owe back rent or back fees, that's legitimate grounds for eviction. There's no legal requirement for the landlord to tell you you're late on the rent, you're supposed to keep track of your bills yourself. Don't want to sound like a hard case, I have a lot of sympathy for your situation - but there are two sides to every story and we're not getting the other side so I can;t really make any judgment call here without complete information. You need a lawyer ASAP.
2016-03-27 10:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your landlord is trying to evict you for disturbing the peace, he or she will need a record of police responses to your apartment for noise complaints. Withholding rent is grounds for eviction though.Moving is an option you should look at only for your own peace of mind. I was a property manager in Hawaii, California, Washington State and New York. All the laws are similar but some variances may apply where you live.
2006-09-25 21:58:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do anything that would give them a genuine excuse to evict you.
Take your case to the city or state housing authorities (attorney general, etc.) and to the actual owner of the apartments. Assuming you win round #2, you may have evidence of a hostile and possibly discriminatory environment. A smart owner would dump a manager that becomes a legal liability.
And yes, move if it's not healthy for you to stay. Don't stress yourself out just to make a point.
2006-09-25 21:30:08 · answer #5 · answered by G. Whilikers 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did the manager find out about your sex life? Did you discuss it with him? I'm betting you did since you blabbed about it on here.
People are complaining about you. You are making a spectacle of yourself. If it was just the "crazy person", management would not have taken things this far. Get a clue and knock it off.
2006-09-26 02:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be advisible to move if there will be no problem in doing so, otherwise this will help solve the conflicting situation that you are in.
2006-09-25 21:18:34 · answer #7 · answered by JoJoBa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with some that deals with public housing at your local gov't center.
2006-09-25 21:21:02 · answer #8 · answered by Brad B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand guard when in right. Fight for your rights!
2006-09-25 21:16:45 · answer #9 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey...where's the party?
2006-09-25 21:11:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋