i'm renting to own a house....
i've got a question....i'd just moved in my house for renting to own..me and the landlord had a agreement that i would pay her $1400 to moved in...which i did..but then as soon i moved in she mailed me another contract..but on the contract she asking me another $1200 for security and cleaning deposit.(when i moved in the house it was dirty.....3 bathroom wasn't clean,never painted, carpet was never shampoo the last person who was living at the house left so much stuff and back door screendoor is broken, no light bulb at master bedroom and no washer and dryer....
NOW THIS IS MY QUESTION
DO I PAY HER $1200 MORE FOR SECURITY AND CLEANING.........AFTER I ALREADY GAVE HER $14OO AND SIGN THE CONTRACT....???????
2007-08-12 08:41:15 · 5 answers · asked by GC 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I will give my opinion, but each state has an office that states what a landlord and tenant can do and hears disputes, so check it out in your state. I usually take pictures when moving in or out of a place to help settle disputes on the condition at the time. I would suggest asking the landlord why she wants another $1200 when the place had problems when you moved in, and also where in the contract that there was an additional security and cleaning deposit. Good luck!
2007-08-12 08:50:36 · answer #1 · answered by bmetjerry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you originally signed a fixed term contract that did not require you to pay a deposit then you are not obligated to do anything else. If you signed a month to month rental agreement then she could force you to pay the deposit by giving you a 30 day notice to change the terms of the rental agreement. If she does that, I would bail out, she is playing you and she has probably done this to others before you. I would also say that if this is her style then you can forget about your rent to own deal. It's not going to happen. She just wants your money. If you can't agree on simple lease terms there is no way the two of you can agree on a purchase agreement.
2007-08-12 09:25:24 · answer #2 · answered by Michael J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All contracts should be in writing. If you had a verbal agreement to $1400 per month and no contract, then you are on a month to month lease. If you signed a contract after moving in, that stated security and cleaning, then you owe her the money. If you did not sign that agreement, I wouldn't sign.
As for the condition of the place, I always advise folks to take pictures or video of each room prior to moving in. That way if there are issues you have the documentation to prove it.
2007-08-12 08:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by Alterfemego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A contract can be oral (verbal), or written. If your first contract was written do not sign the second one. You are both bound by the first contract. If the first contract was verbal you may need some further evidence such as a letter from her or advertising that shows what the intent of the contract was. You may be dealing with a dishonest landlady. Did you have an attorney to review your rent to own contract? Best wishes for a good outcome.
2007-08-12 08:58:32 · answer #4 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I wouldnt....because if the hot water heater blows.....rent to own.....you have to fix it........
2007-08-12 10:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by DennistheMenace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋