Do you think 2 weeks is sufficent notice to move?

Question

Ok heres my dilema. Today I saw an add for a house rental. I called and went to see it and it was an offer I couldn't pass up. The catch is I have to move in by Aug 1st or no deal. I agreed and now I have to tell my landlord I am moving in 10 days. I don;t have a lease, and quite frankly I have been complaining about little things forever that have never been taken care of. I complained my AC was not working right last year, and a month ago it went caputz, I've been baking here ever since. Do you think he can keep my security deposit for not giving sufficent notice? Should I even feel guilty?
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Answer 1

if your rental agreement stated you would need to give a 30 day notice....then yes he will keep money for each day that you did not give written notice.
here is the calculation-

(rent / 30) * # of days not accounted for

i can guarantee it---you will see a line item on the disposition that comes with your deposit (if you even get any back).

also make sure the place is as clean as can be....take pics and also find any documentation about items that were not working before (like your AC)...cause he will probably try to charge you for all the damages he can. make sure you clean the carpet...keep the receipt and show it to him for proof.
a great idea is to do a walk thru with him before you leave....that way you both can see any damages.

good luck

Answer 2

As a month to month tenant, you are actually under a 'statutory lease', the terms of which are governed under your state statutes.

I know of NO state which allows termination of month to month tenancies with less than the standard thirty day notice from the start of any given rental period.

You can certainly physically move in ten days, but do expect to be held liable for rents according to your statutory lease. That means you will owe your current landlord for the full month of August. He can and probably WILL keep your security deposit for not giving sufficient notice and may as well take you to small claims court for any damage repair which exceeds your security deposit.

Sorry to inform you of this, but your quick love affair with this new house is going to cost you double rents for at least the month of August.

Answer 3

Don't feel guilty, just get ready to sign your deposit over.
Even without a lease, most states require a 30 day notice.
It doesn't matter if your landlord is a slumlord or not, there are different avenues to correct hability issues.

Answer 4

If you don't have a lease, you PROBABLY don't have an obligation. Talk to a lawyer.