She hasn't paid her rent in a while. I saw the repairman recently who asked me if I'd seen her, and I told him the truth, that I used to see her but haven't lately. But afterwards, when I went downstairs to the laundry room, I saw her TV on through her drawn blinds. The repairman was looking for her but she has been avoiding him and the landlord, and I feel guilty that I haven't told them anything, but she's always been nice to me and I know I will feel guilty if I do tell them.
Should I keep my mouth shut, or should I say something?
2007-05-31 18:37:17 · 30 answers · asked by rebekkah hot as the sun 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If I remember correctly, it was either two or three months she is behind.
2007-05-31 18:38:24 · update #1
MYOB: mind your own business or you will have bad karma and someone will snitch on you.
2007-05-31 18:39:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
this is no longer slander although that's retaliation and ask your fellow tenants in the event that they could swear in a courtroom of regulation as to what the owner has reported. this could validate the retaliation regulation healthful. be effective which you have each and every restoration which you have asked for in writing and you will desire to provide the owner 30 days in writing that the rents would be used for the upkeep if the upkeep are actually not carried out. In California that's civil code 1941 and 1942. And be effective to verify a tenant/landlord lawyer that has been interior the business enterprise for quite a few years and not some fool out of regulation college.
2016-10-09 05:54:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really your business. If she isn't paying her rent, she will have to deal with it soon enough. They won't let her live there for free. And just because you saw her tv on doesn't mean she was there. You're better off checking on the neighbor to see if she's okay, and to let her know that the landlord is getting antsy in the pantsy. If you're not friendly with her, just be honest... you heard or saw the tv but haven't seen the person. If they ask you again.
2007-05-31 18:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by stringfellow 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What if you go talk to her (or call her) and ask if she's having problems since they've been asking about her. She may be having some sort of problem. It's possible you could help her out by telling her where she can get in touch with some local agency? Of course no one can help if they don't know what the issues are.
2007-05-31 18:42:24 · answer #4 · answered by MissWong 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It might be hard for you, I know that I struggle with the same type of stuff. I am a type A personality. And a rule follower. But to be truely honest, its best to stay out of it. If they (landlord, etc) ask then tell them what you know, be honest. But don't go looking for trouble. especially when you really don't know people these days.
2007-05-31 18:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by <3 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you can somehow talk to her, and only her, I would let them know they had asked you about her. I would not tell the landlord or anyone else you had seen her or know she is home. If she volunteers the info that she is past due on her rent, offer some friendly support maybe. Tell her to call your county social services, or if she belongs to a church, she can go to them for help....things of that nature. But MYOB as for telling the lanlord.
2007-05-31 18:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Unless you are employed by the building owner, it isn't your business unless the landlord comes to you and asks you directly, and you have just seen her. How do you know how far behind she is? I hope the handyman didn't tell you, that would be a violation of privacy laws.
2007-05-31 18:44:49 · answer #7 · answered by Fred C 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You have to put yourself in her shoes. How would you feel if someone ratted you out if you fell on hard times? They'll catch up to her eventually with or without your help, so it's best to retain a friend.
But, if you haven't seen her leave her house in some time, perhaps you should drop by and check on her yourself at least - to make sure she's ok. I've heard stories about people passing away in their homes and not being found for months.
2007-05-31 18:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by Karma 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Personally, I think you should mind your own business. Also, I doubt it would be necessary to inform the landlord that your neighbor hasn't paid rent. If the owner of rental property doesn't know when a tenant hasn't paid rent, that would be rather unusual, would it not?
2007-05-31 19:13:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you don't want to rat her out, just don't volunteer any info. You sound like an honest person so don't compromise your values and lie for anyone. It's not like you're calling them up and telling them when she's home. Just answer truthfully when they ask you about her, then you won't be compromising yourself and she can't get mad cause it's not like you're trying to get her in trouble.
2007-05-31 18:43:13 · answer #10 · answered by Shawna P 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well if you want to keep her frienship don't say anything or u can try talking to her because you never know what the other person is going through. also if u frequently see this person I just think that u should just butt out because then u have to deal with seeing her if she stops talking to you
2007-05-31 18:46:32 · answer #11 · answered by bettygirl 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋