Im suing my landlord because i had broke my arm...because of his negligence. Could he evict me and my family because of that!?...and cant any landlord evict his or her tenants for no reason?
2007-02-02 06:42:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on your lease and your local rental laws. But generally, if it's a month-to-month lease, he can terminate the lease at the end of any month. If you have a long term lease, then he cannot, otherwise retaliatory eviction, and you can add another cause of action to your lawsuit against the landlord.
2007-02-02 06:54:08 · answer #1 · answered by Smokin' Dragon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa... wait a second, a "boarding house?" Well, w/o you describing your circumstances in residing in a boarding house in the first place and whether you even have a lease, then it's hard to tell what your landlord could do. If you have a lease, then a lease is a contract and you may have rights in there if it doesn't say anything about the landlords right to inspect property with or w/o notice... most leases, however, do have that clause in there. The above said, what's this about a "bug sniffing dog?" He may have told you it sniffs bugs... but I'm thinking more likely it's the type of dog that sniffs the "bugs" you smoke out of a bong. More likely it's a drug sniffing dog than a bug sniffing dog. I've never even heard of landlords using dogs to sniff for bugs in tenants' housing. None-the-less, if you have a lease then you may have rights, if you don't, but you pay for boarding, then I do believe he would have to evict you and go through an eviction proceeding to get you out... but if you have no contract then I find no reason why he can't come onto HIS property with HIS dog and if you do have a lease/contract, then check to see if he can inspect the property. If it simply says he's allowed to inspect and there are no limitation, then I'd say you're SOL. To answer the question, specifically, on whether he could evict you if he found "bed bugs," well then I'd think first of all, if you don't have a contract then he can kick you out for any reason. If you do have a lease/contract, then read it and see what it states about violations. If you have a lease and it does not mention bed bugs as a reason for eviction (specifically), then he'd have one heck of a time trying to evict you if you had a lease and you were paying your rent on time.
2016-05-24 05:45:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states are predominantly in favor of landlords. Check your lease and make sure there are no special addendum's or clauses. technically, you can evict anyone for any reason which can be backed by the lease...if you have been late on payments, received complaints in the past, etc. the landlord can use this as reason for eviction or non-renewal. It is a tricky situation and he/she is seriously taking some risks if they cannot prove you were in some way negligent or a problem resident.
2007-02-09 14:19:49 · answer #3 · answered by ljames1910 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any Landlord whom has half a brain can find a breach of the lease by the tenant and file a notice to cease then follow it with a notice of termination...states have rules as to how much time needs to elapse between BUT it can be done....Landlords for the most part do not like to evict tenants as a rule...it only happens when you make it worth their finances to do so....the only time they may evict for no reason is at the end of a list as another poster stated...He can NOT evict you for suing him..that is considered revenge which is not permitted...but check with your lawyer....also be aware...if your lease calls for it...and you lose your suit...you may have to pay his legal costs...as additional rent...if you don't...he evicts you for non-payment..
2007-02-02 07:02:42 · answer #4 · answered by Real Estate Para Legal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Texas they have to have a valid reason to evict you. Also, if they evict you for something like that it could be considered retaliation which is illegal here. However, when your lease expires they do not have to renew it. You need to find a Tenants Union in your area and educate yourself of your rights.
2007-02-02 06:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by kittysoma27 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um yea if one of my tenants sued me I would find a reason to evict. Read your lease or rental agreement good luck
2007-02-02 06:49:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
He does not have to renew your lease for any reason when it expires. But if you mean evict in the sense of ending your lease early, then there must be cause.
2007-02-02 06:46:27 · answer #7 · answered by kingstubborn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the site below for information on this legal matter, make sure to change the location/state in which you reside. Hope this helps.
2007-02-02 07:00:16 · answer #8 · answered by citronge69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just move? He has already proven to be a negligent landlord.
2007-02-10 02:50:56 · answer #9 · answered by Jennifer M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He cannot legally evict you for that. I would document the chronology of these events if I were you.
2007-02-02 06:47:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋