If someone tells you that you can stay with them for as long as you need to rent free and you've stayed there for months going to school and saving up to find your own apt. but then they get tired of you living with them can they just tell you to get out on that very day, or do they have to give you at least 30 days, to find a place and at least find somewhere to store your things, or do they have the right to say get out right now? This is in IL.
2007-03-20 06:37:05 · 7 answers · asked by fergalicious 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
actually, in california, you dont have to pay rent to have tenant rights, even involving evictions... In los angeles the tenant must be given a 2 month notice before being evicted and its usually a lengthy process in order to get to that point, including filing an unlawful detainer.... i dont know how it works in illinois.. your best bet would be to consult with an attorney in your county... most local bar associations will offer a free or low cost consultation with a qualified attorney. you can contact the illinois state bar at 217-525-5297 and ask them for the # to the local bar association referral line.. i think you may have a shot.... good luck...
2007-03-20 06:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by spanky 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like it was a friend giving a friend a hand. Unfortunatly you didn't sign a lease and aren't paying a thing so you have no choice but to agree. If you had paid rent or rented the place together it would be different and then it's up to the landlord to decide. But even then, if the person you are staying with takes over the lease, your out of there. I can't believe you got away without paying any rent at all though, that's a deal you'll never get again!!
2007-03-20 06:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by Elle3 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, in that case you are just a guest, and they can tell you to leave any time. The fact that you asked the question, instead of just complying with the request after everything this person has done for you, tells me everything I need to know about you.
Friends and relatives may support you if they want to, but you don't have any RIGHTS to that support.
2007-03-20 07:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a dirty trick, I know. But unless there is a contract involved, there isn't a whole lot you can do besides get a new residence ASAP.
To be fair, I know a number of persons who would shamelessly mooch off of anyone they can, unless they were quite literally kicked out. Not that I think that's what you're doing, but that is something to think about.
2007-03-20 06:47:24 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends upon local or state laws in your area. In most cases, unless there is a specific law from prohibiting it or you have a signed lease(even at no charge), they can have you move at any time. It would be good though ,if they could provide a length of time to find another place, unless you have done something to break their rules, etc.
2007-03-20 06:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by angelpoet04 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You signed nothing and never paid rent? I don't think you have much choice. I'm sorry. Talk to a lawyer to be sure
2007-03-20 06:40:43 · answer #6 · answered by biscuitperifrank 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 30-day limits only applies to specific types of landlor-tenant and rental situations.
If your name is not on a lease, and you are simply staying with someone by their permission, they can withdraw that permission at any time and require you to leave.
2007-03-20 06:40:10 · answer #7 · answered by coragryph 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are not a co-signee on the lease. Meaning, that the person whose name is on the apartment lease can do pretty much whatever they want. If they also feel like it, they can have the person they want out "assisted" by the police.
2007-03-20 06:48:41 · answer #8 · answered by deadlycoding 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋