landlord problems?

Question

We have been living in a property for 7 months now and our shorthold tenancy has just switched to 'month to month'. (it was for 6 months)

do they have to give 1 month, or two months notice? also can they come and change the locks while we are still living in it?

we have not broken the agreement, we have been good tenants, the only reason we are being kicked out is because my partner has had an operation recently and is still recovering, so he is on incapacity for a few months untill he can walk again. she classed this as dss and said we had to leave. even though i'm still working full time and the rent is always paid on time and in full.

thanks for the help X

the reason she gave me was she didn't want DSS but we're not DSS if i'm still working full time. It's only while he gets better that he isn't working also.

Answer 1

The only way they they can change the locks is if you don't pay your rent. go to the citizens advice you can contact them by telephone its a free service and they have all the answers. you should have a contract its the law it will say how much notice you have to give if they want to change the rules then they have to give you a new contract stating that. the law always su ports the tenets if you are given notice and you have nowhere to go then the council will house you. also you can go to a tribunal you will be given 3 months to find some where if you haven't found somewhere by then you will be given another 3 months so don't worry i hope it works out for you x

Answer 2

I could tell you the old common law rules, but really, we cannot tell you the exact answers to your question unless we know what STATE you are in. Under common law, the landlord had to give the tenant a full term's notice. So, if the landlord gave notice on April 3, e.g., he or she could not evict until June 1 on a month-to-month periodic tenancy. But these rules have been overridden by statute in a lot of states (usually, in a way that is more protective of tenants). Also, I don't believe any states allow for the landlord to retake the premises/evict without going thru the eviction process in court. She cannot just change the locks, etc- this is wrongful eviction, but again, need to know the state. And, as one of the above postings suggested, you may want to contact an agency to report possible discrimination against someone because of a disability.

Answer 3

1)no they can't throw you out or change your locks unless they start the eviction process as stated in your state laws concerning rental/tenant. At least, they would have to give you 30 days notice (some states require 60 days). During that time, thye cannot change the locks without your permission or "throw" you out.

2) she can't classify something as DSS ; on the state and his doctors can. and if she is using that reason to "kick" you out, she is committing discrimination. You then have to take this up with your Housing Authority for your state. Make sure you get that reason in writing (if she only said it verbally, she can turn around and say no, i didn't say that).

Answer 4

It all depends on the terms of your tenancy agreement. When you come to the end of a shorthold tenency, the landlord can throw you out, but it's not good business. Write to your landlord pointing out what you've said on this site. The least you can expect is an explanation.

Answer 5

They can come in for basic stuff if they give you 24 hours notice. If it's an emergency then they don't have to give the notice. I don't understand why they'd change the locks if you didn't request it.

Nor do I understand why they'd ask you to vacate if you haven't broken your agreement. However they can raise your rent every month as long as your on month to month.

Answer 6

You are being discriminated because of an illness or disability? Call the EEOC for help.

Answer 7

they can give you a three day notice then take you to court .

Answer 8

you will have to check the laws in your state.