Situation: I have a new landlord (according to my old landlord) but I have gotten zero notices on this so I have no idea where to send my rent money. I just received an eviction notice. On the notice it still did not indicate what I owed. I called the person on the notice and was told that since I am not paying I need to leave. I asked if he could tell me who he is, how much he thinks I owe and when he wants the money. He talked around my questions and I know no more than when I picked up the phone. I sent this guy an email telling him I would leave if he gave me until the end of the month to find a place. He said he could but it would cost me. I asked how much. He won't tell me...like he's baiting me to tell him how much. I can't leave in the three days he wants me out. Should I wait and go to court over this? It sounds very suspicious.
2007-05-11 05:36:26 · 12 answers · asked by Blitz 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Don't wait - get a lawyer now. That way you will know your rights before you wind up in court.
2007-05-11 05:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by nycguy10002 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Don't worry about this guy. I would be finding a new place to live anyway, but I wouldn't pay him a cent for leaving--you don't owe it to him. And take as long as you need (though try to be out in a month so you don't have to deal with him much longer).
When homes are sold and landlords change, your lease agreement is not affected at all; it still stands as it originally was. So you don't owe more or less per month than you did before. As for being evicted, he has to give you due notice (it varies from state to state). So you have 30 days (or whatever) from the time you got that notice--although technically you could contest that in court because I'm sure he did it wrong. There are all sorts of laws about exactly how to inform tenants of eviction, etc. So you may not actually be being evicted right now.
But lets assume you want to leave and he wants you out too. He can't charge you to leave--you're not breaking your lease; he's evicting you. Technically you owe him last month's rent, but that's it.
2007-05-11 06:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by lizzgeorge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all sounds really bizzare.
You don't have to go anywhere in "3 days".
Send him a certified letter stating that the last rent you paid was to ____ on ____ , and that you have not been given a letter from your old landlord telling you that the building has been sold and that your future rent should be paid to ____ .
This is called a letter of attornment and is done at all closings that involve tenants.
Also say that you are more than willing to pay your rent and you can't understand why both he and your old landlord refuse to tell you where to send it.
Wait until you get a court date for the non-payment. Tell the judge that you heard that the building was sold, but no one sent you any information on where to send the rent, and in the one e-mail you got from him, he tried to shake you down for cash. Bring a copy of the notice, your e-mail and his when you get a court date. And bring all the rent you owe with you. You don't need him to tell you that, you should know yourself but the fact that he didn't put it in the notice may make it defective. Also bring along proof of the last rent payment you made to your old landlord.
2007-05-13 07:20:27 · answer #3 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I manage properties in California. The 3 day pay or quit notice must indicate how much rent you owe (without late fees) and where to pay the landlord or the person acting on his/her behalf. If the notice fails to provide that information (among other things), then you have been improperly served. Get a lawyer because once you get a summons with a complaint, you only have 5 days to respond.
I feel that this new owner is trying to trick you into leaving so he can have the property. Trust me, if he wanted his money, he would make arrangements to pick it up with you and introduce himself.
You have rights and if you have a lease, he can basically pay you to leave or he can just go pound sand.
Regards
2007-05-11 14:12:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lame. There are usually state laws in regards to this kind of situation, and there should be stipulations in your original lease agreement in regards to new ownership. In TX, there is usually a requirement of at least 30 days notice prior to eviction, unless there is due cause. That's without the concern of shady games. I would consider contacting the BBB (Better Business Bureau) or your State Housing Authority to report the issue.
As a side note, your questions doesn't explicitly state if this is an apartment, town-home, garage apartment, etc. Sometimes, there may be different rules regarding different housing types. Contacting a lawyer now and/or researching your rights may save time, money and stress later.
Also, if you are employed full time with a large company, they may off what is called an EAP (Employee Assistance Program). Consider contacting them as there may be legal assistance available for a discount. Otherwise, if you have a strong case, there might be someone who can go Pro Bono (Freee!)
In any case, once your immediate concern is resolved, I would recommend getting out of there. If this is new management, this is only game one, and who knows what other tricks this "new owner" may try.
Good luck!
2007-05-11 05:59:01 · answer #5 · answered by Teresa O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
email him several times, call him again & save all the proof you have....on the three day notice--is it to pay rent? they should have the amount on that notice of how much you owe,,,,call a fair housing board make an appt & do it quick! You may have to respond in 3 days to the notice, depending on the circumstances....
2007-05-11 06:37:38 · answer #6 · answered by Fairlady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a legal eviction has to go through the court. Contact your local courthouse and ask for housing court. Someone there will be able to advise you as to what your legal rights are. A new owner has to abide by the terms of the "old" lease......Good Luck
2007-05-11 05:45:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about it he cannot do anything to you(you have so many more rights than him it is not even fair). Stay there as long as you need to. Especially, because he won't tell you what you need to do, so he is basically telling you to take your time.
2007-05-11 05:43:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your local housing board to get info on the laws on what he is doing.
2007-05-11 05:40:04 · answer #9 · answered by amandafofanda66 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can't do this. Not like this. Go look up tenant's association in your area, get some professional help.
2007-05-11 06:29:26 · answer #10 · answered by Yanswersmonitorsarenazis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋