Our contract allowed us to stop rent should there of been imperticular infestation of cockroach, we did and still are suffering with cockroaches, I stopped the rent accordingly. Rental aggreement ended to months ago we are still in the property without a contract and cannot move until the landlord gives us back the deposit.
What can we do, are there any actions to regain our deposit immediatly we feel like destitute finantial hostages.
We are 2 adults 2 children.....
Thank you
Reiss
2007-08-31 04:05:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
look if you havent paid rent i two months that should be more than your deposit kiss it good bye because really tahts what happens with a deposit more often then not and get your kids out fo there
2007-08-31 04:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by sarah W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, just curious - but why would you move into a house that had cockroaches to begin with. And if there were none to begin with, doesn't it make you wonder what attracted cockroaches to your house? Like mice, they move in where there is food around for them to eat.
Then again now, you say your contract allowed you to stop paying rent if you "got cockroaches??" unusual to see something like that in your contract .. The only problem with that part, is you say the contract ran out months ago. So now, you stopped paying rent, but you are no longer protected by the contract - that means you are illegally living in this persons house. You were protected against not paying your rent while in contract - but that no longer applies.
If you need help try the rental tenancies authories, but be careful as it is now your word against your landlord, who will say there were no cockroaches when you moved in and they may refuse to return your deposit on those grounds + to get back rent you have not paid. The law is on their side as you do not have a contract to help you and you have not been paying rent. Be careful, they can now have you legally evicted which you earn you nothing but a black mark against your name!
Also if you have not been paying your rent, you would have "saved" enough for a new deposit somewhere else. I would move out of there asap, if only to keep your children "healthy".
2007-08-31 11:38:55 · answer #2 · answered by zoneofk 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is very important for you to provide documentation that will support your complaint about a cockroach infestation in your residence. If your residence is dirty, unkempt, neglected, and contributes to the infestation, of these bugs, your landlord has a legitimate cause for withholding your deposit. However, it is the responsibility of the owner to provide the services of an exterminator.
There is always more than one side to every conflict. Try to negotiate a mutually acceptable solution. Anger, resentment, denial of responsibility, and misrepresentation are often a part of the conflict. If you believe you have a realistic complaint, go to court. Extreme Akim, an eye for an eye is a great venue for resolving disagreements.
2007-08-31 11:46:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your deposit was probably equivalent to no more than 3 month's worth of rent. Since you have been living rent-free for almost three months, you are at breakeven.
Start packing, 'cause now it's time for you to move on to your new, insect-free home!
2007-09-04 01:58:40 · answer #4 · answered by Genki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're not going to get your deposit prior to moving out.
Almost always the landlord is only required to return the deposit, less any damages, within 14 days after you vacate the premise.
2007-08-31 11:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by AJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋