i discovered 8 months ago there was no certificate of occupancy for my apt (it was certified for a doctor's office in 1957) the owners of the complex will only offer me an apartmnent at market rate which is three times my present rent. they have adjourned the case for more then 11 months and have collected no rent during this time. their present offer has been for me to stay in the apartment as is and pay the last year's rent minus two months. i rejected this offer. anyone have a suggestion as to what my options are. i don't want to move from the area or the complex. i am 63 years old and i receive a fixed income there is no way i can afford over @2,000 in rent.
2007-04-11 12:01:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Does your local community have an "Elder Assistance Program" (It could go by many different names.) They may be able to either assist you in negotiating with the property owner or be able to find you housing in the area that you can afford.
2007-04-11 12:13:45 · answer #1 · answered by Angie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY CAN SET THE RENT RATE---
YOU MAY HAVE TO MOVE...UNLESS YOU CAN GET FED ASSISTANCE...
2007-04-11 12:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋