Who the heck is my landlord? The husband or the wife?

Question

My landlady is the sole OWNER of the house, not her husband. The husband tells me he is not my landlord. Just curious. Since they are married, aren't they both the landlords? They've been married (her 2nd marriage) for approx. 15-20 yrs in case that matters.

I filed a complaint with the board of health because 11 tiles leak in the apt., since Oct. of 2005, when it rains and of course there is now carpet damage and mold. Not surprisingly, after they received the violation notice, I was served with a 30 day notice to leave simply because they just wanted the said premises back. I'm not late with rent. Unfortunately, even though they can't evict me in retaliation for filing a complaint, they can still ask me to leave. But the HUSBAND'S name is on the letter & petition, not the wife/landlady. She told me never to tell anyone that I rent an apt. from her but to say I just live with her, hence, the apt. is evidently illegal. Either way I lose. Was just curious why she's afraid to appear in court (since I'm not budging till a judge tells me to do so.)

Sh@$!! It's a month to month verbal lease.

Answer 1

If you're looking for a lower rent sleep with both. Just to be sure.

Answer 2

In the UK they have to give you two months notice of possession then after that they have to apply to the Courts and serve an eviction notice, so you at least have about 2 months to find somewhere else to live.

It also depends on when the Court set a date for the hearing and this can take upto an additional month.

Your Landlords name should ideally appear on the Tenancy, however if a written tenancy is not provided under the common law and the Housing Acts you have a Shorthold Tenancy lasting for a minimum period of six months and as long you are paying rent, this would mean that it does not matter whether the tenancy is verbal and unwritten.

The most likely person that would be your Landlord is the owner of the House although the Mrs is the sole owner, the Mr could have registered a charge and therefore give rise to an equitable interest, especially if they have been married for so long, so technically speaking he could also e your landlord,
what I advise is when the court send papers to you in response tell them that you believe that it is the Mrs however, I would be cautious and name the Husband as well.

I think you have the right idea in mind stay put until the Judge makes an order for possession. Good Luck

Answer 3

Before 1882, it was not possible for a married woman to own property on her own -- it passed to the husband automatically upon marriage. Since that far-off time, however, it has been the right of married women to hold property individually, whether they acquired it before or after marriage. Sometimes property is bought jointly by husband and wife but registered in the name of only one of them because of fears of the property being seized to pay off bad debts, especially where one of them owns a business which could run into difficulties. If the lady tells you that she is your landlord and the husband agrees, then just accept the fact. But by the same token, if she is the landlord, then you don't have to take any notice of notices served by the husband in his name.

Answer 4

Regardless of whether or not you have a lease or who owns the place (depends on if your state is a community property state), renters have more rights than landlords. Not to mention the fact that if there is NOTHING in writing, then you have established residency and no one can force you to move without court order when there is nothing in writing.

I must say that this is how it works in Texas. Check with your local BBB or attorney who could tell you what landlords can and cannot do.

Answer 5

Well the wife is your landlady she was probably the one who bought the house and takes cares of all the problems you have and things you need for the house.

It is a bit strange since the rent you pay will be going into both their accounts so technically they should have joint responsibility.

Answer 6

I would get a solicitor straight away. The whole setup looks rather dodgy to me. Possibly a tax fiddle, which is why they want you to be quiet. So don't roll over and let them have their way - fight back! You should have had a rent book for a start, as you are renting the property!

Answer 7

As sole owner She is the landlord though it helps, legal wise, that He supports her stance. In certain states if they were to get a divorce the husband could probably sue for half the value of the house.

Peace...

Answer 8

No - if the woman is sole owner of the house she is your sole landlady until such time as she dies or passes the house to someone else either solely or jointly xx

Answer 9

In the eye of law, only the person in whom the property is vested by a legally valid document, is the owner. She alone is entitled to legally deal with the property. Her husband at best could be regarded as the agent in respect of the property.

Answer 10

Your concepts? different than shifting the hell out of there. Why you stayed there after laid her palms on your little ones on your little ones is previous me. Giving her $4 hundred money at a similar time as inebriated and after being headbutted did no longer press expenses far extra than my head. determination one million. circulate away determination 2. convey regret to your little ones for putting them in a challenge like that and not shifting ASAP... then circulate away determination 3. You guessed it.. circulate OUT AND come across a place the place your little ones are not in risk.

Answer 11

The wife is sole owner so shes your landlady,marriage does not come into it.