we cant find my landlord so housing benifits have stopped.its not my fault,i havent seen him since sept 2006.i am now really worried.i am looking for a house but i feel really insucure.i love where i live all my family are up here my parents my oldest daughter and 4 grandchildren and now i will have to move to a strange area.i want to know what rights do i have being a sitting tenent,i have been in this house for 5yrs he only bought the house 2yrs ago and i havent singed any agreements with him so where do i stand
2007-03-26 19:52:18 · 11 answers · asked by paula r 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
He's sure to contact you if he isn't receiving any rent from the property. If you've made every effort to contact him - perhaps you could write if you have an address - then there isn't much more you can do. It's his property and his responsibility, and he doesn't sound much use as a landlord if he didn't obtain a signed contract from you. Why should you stress yourself out over it?
2007-03-26 21:07:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he bought the house he bought the contract you signed as well from the previous owner. You are still committed to whatever is sais.
I am not sure what you mean about finding him. Did he move? Is his mail being returned to you? His moving should not effect your housing benefits. He could leave the country, but the house is still his and the rent still due.
You have no more rights then any other tenent. He owns the property, you don't have any rights to just camp out there because you were renting before he bought.
2007-03-27 01:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live, if a landlord fails to provide regular services or upkeep on a rental property, it's within the tenents rights to hold back from paying rent until the issue is resolved. You could try holding back the rent check and I'd bet the landlord will show up pretty quick.
2007-03-26 19:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by neptune032701 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I had problems I went down to the court house and picked up a copy of my states landlord and tenant act. Turns out my state is a good place to be a renter. Try calling to see where to pick up a copy, and then finding a law student who just loves law. Not a bad friend to have.
2007-03-26 19:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the C A B and in the meantime sit tight.
2007-03-26 20:03:26 · answer #5 · answered by pups 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rental disputes are civil law, not criminal. Your best bet is to contact an attorney for advice.
2007-03-26 20:01:31 · answer #6 · answered by lovely 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just sit tight there he will make contact if the rent has stopped
meanwhile seek advice with the citizens advive bereau
2007-03-26 19:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the housing benefits they may know what you can do
2007-03-26 19:58:46 · answer #8 · answered by Elle J Morgan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you stay there for six years with no contact you can claim the house as your own!
2007-03-26 20:02:20 · answer #9 · answered by Icarus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
refer to you r contract you signed (tennancy contract?) or your estate agent should help you.
Or try the CAB - in phone book
2007-03-26 20:17:24 · answer #10 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋