The management of the apartment complex where I live put me together with three really noisy roommates. I asked them multiple times to move me to another apartment but they keep giving me the lame excuse that "this IS a college town". I am thinking about moving out and stop paying the rent. So what is the worst that can happen if I stop paying the rent? I WANT them to evict me so that I can move somewhere else.
2007-03-31 18:39:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Uh... no you don't want them to evict you. It will thrash your credit. I got rejected for a condo recently because of that and I had to find a place that wasn't as nice. People are not going to listen to your excuses either, they will simply pull your credit report, see the eviction, and reject you.
If you are not on the lease, just leave. If you are on the lease, you need to try to get out of it, but don't just abandon your responsibility... you'll get in a lot of trouble.
2007-04-01 00:06:18 · answer #1 · answered by jubliekrimlin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, clarify what you mean by
"the..apartment complex where I live put me together with three ...roommates"
are they part of a college administration? dorm housing?
I've never heard of an apt assigning you roommates.
Remember carefully what they said to you about your future roommates. If they promised something they didn't deliver, you have a way out of your contract. You may have to go to small claims court to do so.
But, if this is NOT part of the university administration, then
*technically* most rental contracts include a clause that says that you are liable for all the rent for the WHOLE term you signed up for, even if you move out prematurely.
That means if you signed a one year term, and you've only been there 3 months, if you move out you would still be liable for rent all the way thru the rest of your one year lease, EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT LIVING THERE ANYMORE.
Check your lease contract.
I say you are technically liable because I have never heard of a leasing agency go after someone for that kind of amount. Usually they keep your deposit, sue you for any rent owed for the time you actually lived there, and give you a bad mark on your rental history, which makes it harder to get another apt.
You could get someone else to take your place in your apt. Ask your apt complex if they would accept a change out--with the new person signing in to exchange with you--leaving you in the clear and the new person liable for the le4asing contract as it was when you signed it.
It is possible, even though most apt complexes are too impersonal to work with you and allow you this. You gotta sweet talk them and let them see that it is in both your and their best interest to do this.
2007-04-01 01:50:25 · answer #2 · answered by center of the universe 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You do not want an eviction on your record. It will follow you around and make it difficult to rent in the future. Also, many employers now pull your credit report when you apply for certain types of jobs. Do you really want to be explaining an eviction to a prospective employer? It doesn't look good.
2007-04-01 01:43:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh... no you don't want them to evict you. It will thrash your credit. I got rejected for a condo recently because of that and I had to find a place that wasn't as nice. People are not going to listen to your excuses either, they will simply pull your credit report, see the eviction, and reject you.
If you are not on the lease, just leave. If you are on the lease, you need to try to get out of it, but don't just abandon your responsibility... you'll get in a lot of trouble.
2007-04-01 01:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by polly_peptide 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eviction carries with it stima. I suggest you write to the apartment management and let them know the dilema you're in. Seek their advice on best option out. keep all these communications as proof should you need them later. Read the terms on your Lease Agreement and find out if there's a break-lease rule meaning you're able to move out for some reasons or another.
2007-04-01 01:44:29 · answer #5 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything depends on what you signed. You need to read it carefully. It will detail what is expected of you and what they will do if you don't. Always try to move on good terms. It sounds like a terrible place with terrible landlords. There must be some type of out if they are placing you. . .and then the people turn out to be awful. If they do the placing, there must be some type of out. You need to be much more careful about what you sign. Always read everything before you sign. I like the idea about talking to another place for advice but remember any advice given may or may not be in your best interest. Push comes to shove, check with your local housing authority. There must be some type of out. If you didn't sign anything then you only owe 30 days notice. A good out is if they don't allow animals, borrow one and they will tell you to get rid of it or they will throw you out. Be sure there are no fines or penalties for doing it first. . .
2007-04-01 02:47:00 · answer #6 · answered by towanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends a lot on the state you live in.
Worst thing for your scenario? Not being able to get another place.
Maybe talk to new place and explain the situation for their advice, before burning a bridge behind you.
2007-04-01 01:56:12 · answer #7 · answered by James 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you can be charged a late fee and now you owe 2 months rent. and if your credit is involved in this you dont want to get evicted
2007-04-01 06:31:28 · answer #8 · answered by josephcodner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure it ruins your credit score because you're not paying a bill..and you'll probably lose your deposit (if you put one down)
2007-04-01 01:43:31 · answer #9 · answered by Alyssa I 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, you will become a fat,lazy,disgusting HOBO!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-04-01 01:45:25 · answer #10 · answered by becky 1 · 0⤊ 6⤋