My landlord said that he was told I have a man living with me. I told him that was not true that I have a boyfriend who spends nights occasionally and he said that was not what he was told. He asked for my boyfriends name and I refused to give it to him. He then proceeded to tell me if I do not release my boyfriends name he will evict me. He has sent me a letter stating all the things he told me verbally. The letter was sent in the middle of january and now it is the middle of february. I paid this month's rent and told him I will pay every monies I owe and move out the 28th of february. He was very upset and said horrible things to me. My lease states that I must find a suitable replacement for the apartment but I would not recommend this man to anybody. He stated that he will be keeping my deposit for next month's rent. Can he do that?
2007-02-07 06:45:06 · 4 answers · asked by nita23 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Moral turpitude accusations can sure lead to damages but that being as it may. You need to look at your lease and see what it says about guests and prohibitions for additional individuals living on the premises. If the lease lacks language to that issue then you need to look at your state's Landlord Tenant Act as it relates to the issue and what the landlord must do regarding your deposit. Other than doing something illegal for profit I don't know any state that does not allow your boyfriend to live with you.
By the way the answer that Joyce gave does provide some relief.
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Buena Suerte
2007-02-07 07:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by newmexicorealestateforms 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not see the reason that your landlord needs the name of you b/f. It certainly is like wall mart asking Sears their business. In most cities there are Rental Ombudsman- I would contact them, state your claim and let them do their homework. Take the contract with you. Remember, a contract is a legal contract and it is binding--either way contact the Ombudsman- renters have a lot more rights than Landlords.
2007-02-07 12:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can your boyfriend show the landlord his lease and or/utility bills in his name for where he lives (to prove he's not living with you)?
2007-02-07 06:51:05 · answer #3 · answered by Joyce T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What city do you live in? I would call to check out your rights.
2007-02-07 06:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by KJ480 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋