I had moved into a room in a house with my own bathroom, living with the landlady. She had done nothing to clean/prep the room or the bathroom for my movein. The room carpet was not vacuumed. The rug in the bathroom looked like it hadn't been washed in years. The bathroom floor was peeling up where it met the walls. Everything was dirty. I didn't want to complain, so I didn't ask for anything to get fixed or cleaned. I just learned to adjust to things. She never did the initial inspection for move-in with me. She didn't offer and I forgot about it.
But ever since I gave my 30-notice to move-out, she has been giving me all kinds of problems. I overheard her to talking to someone about damages and about being the victim. (I had called the police on her this weekend for spitting on me and 3straight days of harassment).
I think that she wants to remodel the bathroom because the guys said something about 3 months. Can she really make me pay for all this? Email for details.
2007-08-07 19:01:27 · 8 answers · asked by j8nforest 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I have a friend who helped me move in that saw the condition of the bathroom.
2007-08-07 19:42:07 · update #1
I did fill out an application. But while I was moving stuff out today, I talked with one of the neighbors and she said that people who move in there, always leave quickly. is there any way to contact previous tenants to ask them about their experiences?
2007-08-08 10:42:22 · update #2
To a certain extent she can, because as the landlord and she can claim that the room wasn't in such poor shape when she agreed to rent it out. She can also say you seemed trustworthy and didn't see the need for a written agreement.
The fact that there is no written agreement can work for you, but it can also hurt you. If it goes to court, it will boil down to your word against hers and who is more believeable. However, you can use the incident where the police showed up to establish her character and that may work for you.
You can also be at a disadvantage id she pursues legal action and the judge is pro property owner rights. Many judges here in Northern NM are and it can be a problem.
Your best option is to start documenting her actions (notes, photos video) and contact a lawyer to find out your rights under your states laws. Best of luck.
2007-08-07 19:16:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately she can sue you for damages. Whenever you move into a new place you should ALWAYS take pictures of everything before you move in, this shows the condition of the property, it is also important to take pictures when you move out, so you can prove that damages were or were not there should something arise (say the new people who moved in damaged something moving and tried to blame it on you), you should have also have wrote down everything that was wrong with the place and when it was found and if/when it was fixed. She can't make you pay for the remodeling, and you should never update a property that you are renting because you'll never see that money again.
2007-08-07 19:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two words: PROVE IT. Prove you DIDN'T damage the place. The best way I know to do just that, is to make a correctly date/time stamped video of the place PRIOR to moving in (unknownst to the land lord)--noting any structural or maintenance concerns as well.
Then, follow THAT video w/ another correctly done one PRIOR to moving out AND after all possessions have been cleared.
ALL 3 VIDEOS will be all the legal ammo you need to challenge any allegations made on you by the former land-lords---who may have damaged the place, in an effort to eeking out a few more $$$ from ya.
2007-08-07 19:07:52 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think that in view that there will be a sparkling resident you would be signing a sparkling hire settlement. All complexes are distinctive in this so examine into it. in case you're signing a sparkling hire then definite the owner can develop the hire. If he's only including the recent individual onto the exsisting hire then maximum rentals can not be altered till they arise for renewal. you're able to desire to take a seat down and talk how this is going to be achieved in a peaceful and well mannered way so as that there are actually not any surprises.
2016-10-14 09:41:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you're dealing with a real bottom-feeder of a landlord, and you'll probably be at a disadvantage if she takes you to court because you didn't properly document the condition of the apartment when you moved in, and you should have complained and insisted on everything being repaired at the very beginning. But if, let's say, she was stupid enough not to ask for your social security number, driver's license number, work references, license plate number or any other traceable information about you when you moved in, you might want to consider simply leaving and not giving her any contact information. She can't sue you or collect any money if she can't find you.
2007-08-08 07:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not unless you can prove it it. If you cannot prove it, then unfortunately life can be unfair.
2007-08-07 19:04:24 · answer #6 · answered by billingspets 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
aww dun wurry about it ur landladys just a ***** man......
she cant make u pay 4 that hell no. n
2007-08-07 19:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bring it to court i think.
2007-08-07 19:05:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋