My move in date was Dec. 5. The reason the mgr is pushing the date back is because the current tennant's new house doesn't have a bathtub installed yet (not my problem!) so the mgr isn't sure when we can move in yet.
2006-11-30 07:05:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
He may have no choice, meaning that the tenant currently occupying the unit apparently has not left. This actually happens more than you'd think. To be able to force the tenant out, the landlord would have to evict and get restitution of the premises from a court order. Then he'd have to make it ready for you as well.
That being said, the landlord should be prepared to address the fact that he cannot meet his contract terms (the move-in date). No doubt your rent should be pro-rated for the days you can't be in the unit. However, you might be able to negotiate an even better deal, and if YOUR landlord doesn't allow you to stay (see my comment above), you are at risk of potential court action and a negative landlord reference. You should be compensated, perhaps in a small way, for that.
2006-11-30 07:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the terms of your lease.
You could fight it, but do you want to be on bad terms with your landlord before you move in?
2006-11-30 15:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by keri_23062 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont pay any rent til your move in date
2006-11-30 15:12:41 · answer #3 · answered by nanabe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋