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2007-02-21 05:15:28 · 11 answers · asked by d4d9er 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Everyone knows that you should not do ANYTHING without a contract, especially if it is dealing with your life. Because I work in the real estate business, a contract is always necessary. If there are no contracts, that should draw a red flag. If anything happens while you are renting, all you have is your word. That does not hold up well in court if ever you need to go.
Always sign a lease and make sure that you always get a copy.
Trust me, not having one can be detrimental and can truly harm you when trying to rent again.
2007-02-21 06:19:34 · answer #1 · answered by Valencia W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have the evidence to back up the story you gave here, you should be in good shape. The landlord made it clear to you that he had no intention of fulfilling his end of the deal without you agreeing to additional unjustified concessions. The situation would be different if, for instance, the home was unlivable on the first, but the landlord clearly told you that it would be ready within a week, and it reasonably appeared the landlord could make good on the promise. In that case, you would not be justified in walking away from the lease. Contract law differentiates between a "minor" breach, and a "total" breach. Even though there is no bright line between the two, being a week late with the property would be a minor breach, which does not judtify you totally breaching in response. But in your case, the landlord clearly displayed an intention of never holding up his end of the bargain. I think a judge will definitely side with you if he believes your facts. In fact, if landlord tries to sue you, you sould countersue for the extra expense you had to incur as a result of the property not being ready on the date promised. Expenses could include the costs to store your belongings while looking for another place to live, and the extra expense incurred to stay in a hotel while looking for another property.
2016-05-24 03:00:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be very careful about it. A landlord cannot deny giving you a copy of the lease if one exists. It is possible to have a lease through a verbal agreement, but that is mostly disadvantageous to the landlord under the law.
2007-02-21 05:17:51 · answer #3 · answered by zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Highly unrecommended for both the renter and owner, why no written contract?
2007-02-21 05:22:50 · answer #4 · answered by Jodie H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you are taking a big risk.
2007-02-21 05:18:41 · answer #5 · answered by ladyc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
slum lord.
2007-02-21 05:17:45 · answer #6 · answered by nobudE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uh NO
2007-02-21 05:17:02 · answer #7 · answered by diva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never!!!!!
2007-02-21 05:17:17 · answer #8 · answered by Love, Joy, peace.. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO
2007-02-21 05:17:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God no.
2007-02-21 05:17:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋