Would you suit the *****?

Question

8 days before Christmas, after 1 1/2 months of waiting, one month longer than they told us, we move in. Well the previous tenant smoked, and drank, and the house reeked. The landlords said they would clean it, but the walls were not painted, the nasty carpet had not been cleaned. The guy lived there for four years, and nothing was done. Well I smoked a cigarette outside, and put the butt on the ground, being there was no where to put it yet in the empty house. The landlord stopped by, saw the butt, and started screaming get out, get out, and running out of the yard like a five year old child. We were confused beign that the prior tenant smoked. there were no repairs to the house, so what is the big deal? Well anyway, we treid calling and calling, and when they answered they would not let us get a wrod in edge wise, and they kicked us out. they broke a oral agreement and now Im screwed. What would you do. She really screwed us

I mean, she didnt even know the butt was mine. We had to move out that day. I live in a tiny little town where it is impossible to find a house, that allows pets. We waited on this house for almost two months. She never once said no smokers. We had to pay for uhauls, and storage, and kennels, and not to mentions 1600 a month for a motel. She broke our agreement, I feel like she owes me all the extra charges she has caused me, for a rediculous episode. I have excellent references, and keep a clean home. What do you think?

Answer 1

you are too young to "suit" anything or "smoke"

Answer 2

Sorry dear, now you know a whole lot about why a landlord would allow a move-in without a written agreement. Those pieces of paper are to protect you as well as them.
Anyone willing to rent to you without one is either a fool or worse.
Sorry to hear of your bad experience, it's a hard way to learn.
Bet the next place will be a lot better, and the condition of the unit can be a partial clue as to the integrity level of the landlord.
You can create a pet resume with written refs and phone contacts of places where you've lived before.Your Veterinarian can speak up for your neutering, shots, and consistent care of the animals, and you can put up a seperate security deposit for the pet.
Also, if you suffer with depression or many other conditions, your M.D. can write a note stating that it is a therapy pet, many places will make exceptions for that.
My place did, and they charged an extra $300.00 deposit for her, but it was worth it.
If you can get your former landlord to give you a written recccomendation as to your attributes & why they enjoyed renting to you, that could help. By law in California, on a reference call regarding you, landlords are only allowed to ask if you paid the rent on time, and I believe they are allowed to ask if they would rent to you again, but not certain on that one.
Contact your state's Renter's Rights Association for advice with this and help for a better experience the next time around.I don't think you have much ground to stand on unless you have at least an answering machine tape or other 3rd party verification of your statement of facts.
Good luck , & if it is a small town, this landlord's reputation should soon begin to catch up with them.

Answer 3

First, you made a huge mistake by leaving. You did NOT have to leave even if they were out of their minds yelling and screaming. As a matter of fact, if you felt threatened, you should have called the police. Once you have occupied the residence, it is a civil matter to get you out. Eviction proceeding must go through the courts. The fact that you voluntarily left is on you. You probably don't want these people as a landlord if the facts are correct. I suggest that next time you INVESTIGATE the people you want to rent from just like you would buying a house. Ask for references. Check the references. Total up you actual damages and take them to small claims court. Sounds like a good case.

Answer 4

I'm not sure if you have any recourse. Did you you have a written lease? Without something in writing I'm not sure there is much you can do. The lease protects you and the landlord. It spells out the rules and rights of both. Good luck.

Answer 5

I would move on to another place. She knew she was wrong and needed to get you out to clean up the mess. An oral agreement is worth the paper it is written on.( nothing ).

Answer 6

Law enforcement and police is about criminal law. your situation is Civil Law.

Answer 7

Use spell check..,PLEASE.Its not suit its sue..,