My landlord wants to move into my apartment. He called me up and basically just told me I need to move out in 30 days. I asked if he had the official papers for me and he said, "Oh, lets just keep this friendly between us -- I don't want to get the city involved." Problem: In this CA city, an OMI (owner move-in) eviction requires 60 days notice + the payment of relocation assistance (I've already checked local laws.) I suspect (duh!) that's the REAL reason he wants to "not get the city involved." By the way, I've never missed a rent payment. Friends have told me this is a common "bluffing" tactic by a landlord to see if you are stupid enough to go for it. Whatever: when he next contacts me and asks why I haven't moved per his "30-day verbal eviction order" what should be my response? Do I have to tell him what he has to do to get me out (i.e. give him legal advice?) or should I just shrug and walk away? I don't feel like going anywhere until he fulfills his legal obligation
2007-01-27 08:12:52 · 9 answers · asked by catinthehat 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
"Friends have told me this is a common "bluffing" tactic by a landlord to see if you are stupid enough to go for it."
Your friends are right.
"Do I have to tell him what he has to do to get me out "
Sweetie, he already knows. He wants to cheat you.
"should I just shrug and walk away?"
Only if you are as dumb as he obviously thinks you are.
"Oh, lets just keep this friendly between us -- I don't want to get the city involved."
Translation: I think you are a moron and I am going to test that theory by trying to screw you over ... and if I can get you to help me screw you over, that's even better.
"what should be my response?"
Your response should be a letter from the city or a lawyer. Do not deal with him on your own because you can't trust him. He will try and get you to leave for free, and when that fails he will tell you that he will pay you after you vacate. Then when you try to get the monies due you, he will claim you abandoned the apartment and keep your deposit.
Get a lawyer or the city to handle this for you.
2007-01-27 09:01:47 · answer #1 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would first speak with my landlord and tell him that he's in breach of the California Tenant Laws, before the 30 day period is up. If he still doesn't want to do it properly then state that you will get the city involved to protect yourself as well as having the right to be able to find a new place and get everying in order so you can move. I'm sure his reaction will change quickly, based on that. If not then the next step will be to file a complain with your local city or Attorney General's Office. They will take the proper procedure to make sure he does this correctly.
Good Luck.
2007-01-27 12:02:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An eviction observe must be in writing. verbal ability no longer some thing now days. A verbal settlement? No, valueless immediately... get it in writing and signed and notarized through the guy in value of the complicated. Get criminal suggestions before everything. Do each and everything through the e book. wish this facilitates some.
2016-10-16 04:41:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he asks why you haven't moved I would tell him because it
isn't being done the legal way. I would also ask him if how he plans to pay for relocation notice after your 60 days are up, with a
check or credit card.
2007-01-29 01:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by Williamstown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would personally ask him for money to assist in the move and just find another place. You can fight it, but it might just end up consuming more time, energy, and finances then it would to just move out. If he really wants to move in, I'm sure hell pay you for it.
2007-01-27 08:23:50 · answer #5 · answered by abrahamrbgem 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a lease???? In most states if you have a lease the owners cannot give you a notice to move out until the end of your lease (unless you are in breach of your lease).
2007-01-27 15:11:17 · answer #6 · answered by stevegreen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him you can't afford to move. He'll have to go through legal processes that way and pay you to move.
2007-01-27 08:21:25 · answer #7 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pack your bags freeloader! What do you want the landlord to do let you live there for free. I hate when people like you cry foulplay when it's YOU that got yourself in the situation not the landlord! Get a life!
2007-01-27 09:28:34 · answer #8 · answered by Paul V 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Call his bluff and wait for the papers. Meanwhile, start packing.
2007-01-27 08:21:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋