We agreed to rent a house that needed alot of work. We gave the owner of the property 1st and last mo rent. On the day we were to move in we decided we couldnt due to health and safety reasons. There was rat poop in the cupboards and windows were non secure. The Owner wants to keep 1st mo rent. My roomy wants all the money back. My parents agree that the owner has a right to keep at least the 1st mo rent. HELP.
2006-12-20 13:30:05 · 6 answers · asked by Pam W 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Contract law is based on the Latin phrase pacta sunt servanda (literally, promises must be kept).
When thinking of these matters it helps to take a look at the situation standing in the other person shoes.
You knew of the conditions as you stated, you then agreed to abide by the terms of a written contract. Then after moving in you inspected the place thoroughly an found it unsatisfactory. the owner stopped looking for a tenant after you agreed and only wants the first month. Seems pretty reasonable to me.
2006-12-20 13:52:20 · answer #1 · answered by Robert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can you agree on renting a house that you didn't even look at. because if you did, you would of notice it. but since you didn't the owner has the right to keep the 1st month rent. I would learn from this and next time check the place out really good. before moving in, and if its that bad call the health inspector and tell them what you found.
2006-12-20 13:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by misty blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally the owner have the upper hand, as their is no written contract between yourself and property owner, but if you see it from emotional or ethical point of view............... you & your roomy promised him that you both will have the house, but decided against it later. The property owner believed you and didnot rent the house to anyone, in the mean time...................... so it fair enough for the owner to keep the 1st month rent
2006-12-20 13:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by Intelligentia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, without a written agreement they could keep everything . . . pay serious attention & learn from this.
Best to try the sweet , sad story routine and pray the owner will have pity and give you most of it back,
But the law is on his side because you agreed to rent, gave him $$ so he is under NO obligation to give it back. He may have spent it already and there is none to give back. Maybe better to clean it up & live there for 2 months.
2006-12-20 13:40:54 · answer #4 · answered by kate 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the major right that is the truth interior the military clause of involuntary everlasting replace of station, because it reads he will be randomly moved around the state for quite some momentary responsibilities, for that reason does not meet interior the regulations. question is are you going to save shifting with him a week, or month? i trust his residing house base continues to be the position you're.definite they received't recut orders, yet when by twist of destiny i'm incorrect in my assumption then a letter from the CO to the owner might want to suffice
2016-12-01 00:48:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have no written contract, the owner can do whatever they want. You can take them to court but it is their word against yours. Sorry.
2006-12-20 13:38:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋