My mom has rented a home for 4 years. In Nov, a problem with the plumbing left the cold water not working to the toilet; the bathroom sink must be on and it fills the toilet with only very hot water. The water bill and heat bill reflect the problem. The washer that the original lease said the landlord would provide & maintain broke. She told him of both issues before thanksgiving.
He did not do anything to repair either problem. She didn't pay rent in Dec, and he came over in midmonth to let her know he was planning on selling the house (will get torn down). He didn't give a date. Or fix the problems. Or demand rent.
She withheld January rent too. Plans on moving 2/1/07. Today landlord came over saying he wants her out 1/16/07 or he's going to sheriff. Doesn't he have to go through the eviction process for nonpayment? Or give her a written notice 30 days before the 1st of the month? After 1st yr they never signed a new lease, so went to month-to-month. In Iowa. THANKS
2007-01-12 10:35:04 · 3 answers · asked by notme1295 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Check your states tenants rights. Usually the landland is required to give at least 30 days notice or go through the entire eviction process which depending on your state may be 21 - 45 days.
Good luck!
2007-01-12 11:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by RN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure everything is documented, it's best via video tape the issues. Click on the link below for tenant rights. Good luck.
2007-01-12 10:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by REALTOR Marc Pun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 days. landlord cant legally do anything about it.
2007-01-12 10:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by george 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋