I have been living in a basement in San Francisco, CA for almost 3 years. My landlord says his relative are moving in to my basement and he asks me to find another place. I pay bills and rents on time every month, and I keep the place very clean. I like living in this neighborhood becaue people are nice and friendly. Can I get any indemnities since he asks me to leave? (We didn't sign any thing after the first years contract. At the beginning when I moved in, I paid the safety deposit)
2007-03-26 08:34:46 · 8 answers · asked by usabcshopping 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm not in California and it might be different...
It is his home, and you've been living there for three years. A situation beneficial to you both, I'm sure. As a renter - there is never a guarantee that your abode will be available forever. As long as he has given you sufficient notice, he is not responsible for your moving costs.
You should receive the security deposit back (less any fees outlined in the original lease). I suggest you take pictures of the premises for your records, just in case.
Given the choice between a relative or a tried and true tenant, I'd choose a tenant any day. He probably has little choice in the matter.
California Tenants Rights:
http://www.tenant.net/Other_Areas/Calif/
I'm sorry you're in a bind!
2007-03-31 01:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by pepper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the deposit is refundabale and there is no damage then he needs to give the deposit back to you. Did he just ask you to leave or actually file eviction papers through the court? You don't have a lease anymore, but in most cases it goes to a month to month anyway. Check your local landlord/ tenant laws. They are different in each state.
2007-04-03 07:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by Penny K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's his property as long as he give you notice that's all it takes . I'd just go find a new place and for get it, he will problem give you a good reference, and your security deposit back. but if you start trouble he'll give you a bad ref and that isn't good. I had the same type only the sold the property , some one told me to file bank ruptucy to stay in the place , all it did was cause me trouble still had a 3 day notice went to court. Moved out anyway and had to go and dismiss the bankruptcy.
2007-04-02 10:06:07 · answer #3 · answered by steve f 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's his property, and unless he has signed a lease agreement with you that says otherwise, he can do what he likes with it. You will have to move. Sorry.
2007-03-26 08:39:50 · answer #4 · answered by Ben 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd contact a lawyer because if he's wanting you out just so his relatives can move in - then he may be responsible for your costs of moving........................ or the lawyer will let you know exactly what your rights are and if what the landlord is doing is even legal.............................
2007-03-26 08:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, but the second his relatives move in I' d call the building inspector on the your s.o.b. landlord
2007-03-26 08:40:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
your landlord is not obligated to you other than giving you
a 30 day move out notice.....
2007-03-26 08:51:08 · answer #7 · answered by isageegee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nope...check your lease agreement, likely he can evict you for any reason with 30 days notice.
2007-03-26 08:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by Cato 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋