I live in Michigan, and recently separated from my Significant Other. We rented a house, and had signed a lease each year for the past three years. We did pay first/last/security on the house when we signed the first lease. The last lease, he was the only person on the lease. The lease expires in July 2007, but the landlord wants me out of the house. She will not sign a new lease with me, and she hired a laywer who sent me a letter that stated I was trespassing and I had to move out. I'm not sure whether I am considered a tenant, or not. I can't afford the house, but I don't want to get sued for past rent or any other costs. I did contact a lawyer, and it seems as though the landlord is going to sue me, even though I am moving in a week. Is is possible for me to be sued for any costs, even though I am not considered a tenant by the landlord?
2007-06-02 10:02:11 · 6 answers · asked by Beth 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Having lived there for the previous three years makes you a tenant until the least expires (if she wanted you out, then the time to evict was at the last lease signing). If there are outstanding bills and the deposit doesn't cover them, expect to get sued. Regardless of personal feelings, have the landlord there the day you leave, for a walk through, take pictures (disposable camera) and bring a witness in case of court action. This way if your ex or the landlord destroys the place (or claims damage that is non existent) after you've gone you can't be held responsible. Most landlords are happy to get their property back, keep the deposit, then re rent it as soon as possible. Then there are others that have nothing better to do, so give them as few reasons to take you to court as possible.
2007-06-02 10:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by nighthhowel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. If the lanlord was smart, she would have her attorney deem you a tenant-at-will (tenant w/o a signed contract) instead of a trespasser and charge you for rent. Since you can't afford the rent anyway, you getting out of the home asap would be your best bet.
2007-06-02 10:11:54 · answer #2 · answered by Logicalchaos 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your name is not on the current lease, then you aren't a tenant. But if you are occupying the property, you can be charged expenses while you are there - if past rent is due, you're responsible for it.
2007-06-02 10:42:43 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm additionally in CA, renters rules are atypical. She lived there until now, so which you would be able to supply her a 30 day be conscious. you do not want a reason. supply real away, then initiate making waiting!! bypass to library or e book shop and get a replica of CA renters rules. you could prepare place of work work for extra action in case you want it. there is plenty to evaluate. you could supply a lot of notices, she would possibly not leave. Small claims court, she would possibly not leave. you could not turn off capacity or exchange locks. can not eliminate her property without judgement, then you definately carry it for 10 days in a secure place. i think of she has to pay all back hire to get her stuff. interior the interim she/youngsters could TRASH the placement. that's less difficult to get an atty for this, ought to shop you $hundreds in combating her. i don't envy your place!!
2016-12-18 12:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just get out of there, clean it take pictures all of that.....and let her sue your ex. hes on the lease..
2007-06-02 13:15:33 · answer #5 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anybody can sue for anything. It doesn't sound like there is cause for a lawsuit. You are vacating as ordered.
2007-06-02 10:09:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋