I read on a website about tenant rights that it is illegal for a lease to say anything about evicting you immediatly, that the landlord has to bring you to court in order to evict you, when I looked at my lease it doesn't say anything about court, it says they can just tell you to leave without any prior notice, does anyone know if that's legal? Or a website that I can go to that would give accurate information about tenant laws? I need something to back it up with.
2006-11-27 04:31:18 · 7 answers · asked by tranquilardor 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They have been mistreating me since I moved in (lying about utilities, bills, and false advertising) and I am trying to find a mistake that they made on a legal level, I'm not trying to live rent free.
2006-11-27 04:38:53 · update #1
Landlord / tenant laws vary greatly from state to state, and even from city to city. In most places the deal is that the landlord can't engage in "self-help," that is, locking you out of your residence or throwing your things out on the street, without a court order. Some crazy states, like Texas, allow a landlord to take out a "landlord's lien," on your personal property, which may allow them to take possession of your stuff as security for failure to pay rent.
Here's a link to an article about freezeouts on findlaw.com, a reputable source that's used by attorneys and average citizens alike:
http://realestate.findlaw.com/landlord/landlord-eviction/tenant-eviction-illegal-self-help.html
Here's another website based on Ohio law. This sounds similar to the processes in many states, but may or may not be the same as your state:
http://www.ohiolandlordtenant.com/faq2.html
2006-11-27 04:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes in most states the sheriff will serve you notice of eviction. If you want to break your lease, tell the landlord that the residence is not a safe environment. Then they have no choice but to let you out of your lease. They'll probably tell you that you can't legally do that, but you can.... Ask any attorney.
2006-11-27 04:41:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for a police dept in Connecticut and i know that here.....they have to evict you (which isn't a short process). If a roommate locks someone out...they can be arrested for unlawful lockout. A soon as someone starts getting mail at a residence....they are considered a resident there and they must go through the eviction process to get them out. I would check with your local PD to make sure this is the same where you live. Good luck!
2006-11-27 04:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by Andrea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 13:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by putz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? Do you want to live there without paying rent? That is illegal and immoral. They should b able to evict you within 2 weeks.
2006-11-27 04:36:07 · answer #5 · answered by Sam P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it changes from state to state. but if you have a lease your lease is your contract and they cannot make you leave befor your lease is up. if you are not on a lease most of the time they have to give you a formal 30 day notice.
2006-11-27 04:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by na 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as your landlord serves you with a 30 day written notice, and a valid excuse
2006-11-27 04:33:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋