They offered me 1 months free rent to find a knew place but my neigbor was offered 2 months and 5k. My ex-husband left and I have been living there for 7 years since he left. My name is probably not on the lease. Am I entitled to anything for living there and being forced out?
2007-02-26 14:39:40 · 7 answers · asked by Greekosuave 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
A tough question with the limited info you provide. Twenty years ago I worked in Property Management and ten years ago I was in a similar eviction situation. So here goes.
The answer depends on your location and the existence of any rent control laws. My experiences both relate to Los Angeles.
The fact that you have lived there seven years and assuming the management did nothing to try to oust you previously, it will be almost impossible to deny that you are a tenant. If they have cashed one of your checks they are acknowledging your right to live there. We tried raising the rent on an apartment nine months after a boyfriend moved in. Our lawyer laughed at us. The fact that we had allowed this to go on for the 'lengthy' nine month period subjected us to the "Doctrine of Laches". Legalese for waiting too long to attempt to remedy the situation. Your seven year stay should surely qualify you as a tenant.
As to the amount of compensation the answer in L.A. has to do with your age. I was given $2,000 while my next door neighbor was given $5,000. As he was a senior he got the higher amount.
If you live in a rent control area, contact the local rent control board for specifics. Without rent control, there should be a local consumer advocate entity. Try them.
Best of luck in your search for a new place.
2007-02-26 15:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by J K S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, since he left 7 years ago and you haven't resigned, I'm assuming you dont have a lease-- just a month to month rental agreement. That's why you're not entitled to ANYTHING. Perhaps the other person has a lease and they are being "bought out" of it. You're just getting a free month-- which is more than they have to give you.
Take it and smile.
2007-02-26 15:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do belive that they have to offer each tenant the same fee's for location and such. I would look in to some legal aide,
You need to find out if your name is on the lease first, However you can prove that you have resided there for seven years by you electric, water, or phone bill. They must be in your name at that address.
2007-02-26 14:46:42 · answer #3 · answered by ohdarnitsmeagain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi - depends on your lease terms - if you have a yearly lease etc - either way i would consult an attorney - if you neighbor really was offered that and you have some proof you may have some leverage
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2007-02-26 14:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by housebuz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get to get the heck out, they do not owe you anything
2007-02-26 15:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by frankie b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's his property, I would think he could demand that you leave
2007-02-26 14:48:50 · answer #6 · answered by rallman@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boy are u greedy...be happy he gave you one months rent...
2007-02-26 14:44:22 · answer #7 · answered by Johnny A 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋