I've had to cancel a contract with a landlord just 4-5 hours after paying him, and even though he said that if a tenant didn't live there for more than 6 monthes, he can keep all of it. So the landlord kept $100 when I returned the keys. Then I found out that it was illegal for houseowners to rent basements to other people to live in, but I've also heard that there were some exceptions.
I heard that a basement without a fire escape is illegal to rent, but what if there's a little fire extinguisher in the kitchen area. and the bedroom has adaquate lighting although the bathroom is really dim, and the ceiling is very short, and the hot water has to run for 3-5 minutes before it gets warm. the landlord also told me that he only accept cash payment because he doesn't have a checking account (I wonder if he pays taxes on rent). anyone who knows better about the rental law please let me know if this legal and if not can I get my money back? they should make laws to protect tenants from this
2007-03-05 16:24:25 · 2 answers · asked by R.S. 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm planning to find out more about this with 311 or file a complaint with the better business bureau. I'm not planning on suing the guy for this little case, just to get an idea of what other people would do. thanks!
2007-03-05 16:39:06 · update #1