My land lord who use to live in this home rented it to me because he was moving out of town to help a sick relative who recently died. Now he wants his home back. I am on a lease, I have never been late with my rent but he still wants his home back. He asked me if he would give me back my deposit and a glowing reference would I vacate so he can move back. I said no. He then wants to remove some of the furniture from the house, ( I rented it furnished) What should I do?
2007-09-01 12:22:28 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
He is held legally liable to all of the terms of the lease, as are you. If he breaks the contract, sue him. If the furniture is part of the lease then he is unable to remove it without your consent.
2007-09-01 12:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by Xander Crews 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the terms of your lease and your state laws, it could be perfectly legal for him to move back into his own house. Some states say people can't be denied the right to live in their own homes. I do think he would be required to pay you some sort of money for the inconvenience.
If your lease doesn't specify which furniture is included in the lease price, he can probably remove everything but the bare necessities to be considered "furnished". Why not just move and let the guy have his house back? He could start to get picky about stuff and make your life difficult by doing things like coming over to the house at 7am on a Saturday to mow the yard. Who wants that mess to deal with?
2007-09-01 15:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him pay you to terminate the lease early. Tell him you will leave if he will pay you the balance of the rent due under the lease. See what happens. Giving only your security deposit back is just plain stupid; he would have to do that anyway. You have a written agreement to stay there for another year and a half. Make him pay to get you out.
The death of a relative is hardly reason for him to terminate the lease. Tell him it is not your fault the sick relative died; tell him this is what sick relatives do and it has no bearing on the lease at all.
He cannot even remove the furniture because that is included in the lease, and to do so would be a violation of the terms of the agreement.
2007-09-01 12:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion would be to work out a solution with him. He may be willing to pay your moving costs and a month or two of rent in the new house and also return your security deposit. Obviously, he is in a difficult situation as are you but if you still have a good relationship see what can be worked out.
You may want to have an attorney draw up an agreement that will protect you in the future in case the landlord wants to make life miserable for you once he has possession of the house.
2007-09-01 12:38:02 · answer #4 · answered by Othniel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how the lease is worded. You may be able to stay unless there is a cancellation clause in the lease. If he rented it to you furnished, you may want to get a receipt for any pieces he takes out of the house. If the furniture is listed in the lease, he may not be able to legally take the furniture until your lease expires. If you change your mind about moving, you could ask him to pay for your moving expenses.
2007-09-01 12:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by Flyby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by law he can remove his furniture,he can not make you move unless he wants to pay you the rent he would get untel your lease is up,i guess if i were you i would let him take what he wants and unless there has been problems with your rent or upkeep,stand your ground,just be very very very careful,this guy sounds like the type that well try to find a reason to force you out.as a landlord,in my leases in have a upkeep clause as this gives me a little more lae way should i need it,i have very good renters and am very thankful.
2007-09-01 12:36:19 · answer #6 · answered by notsohardtofigure 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she can while you live there but when you move and if you don't clean up she cn hire a cleaning co and deduct it from you security deposit. but I would move out as soon as your lease expires and not before because she can sue for rent for the months the lease is active.Do not pay for the house keeper let her and tell her you will not unless she shows you something that says she can charge you in the housing laws of your state she will back down.
2016-05-18 23:45:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a signed contract - a lease. Your landlord has no power to evict you. The lease contract gives you right to usage until it terminates. However, you may want to negotiate a 'buy-out' from him that makes it worth your while to leave - maybe 3 months rent paid to you to move out, plus your moving costs.
Best wishes and good luck.
2007-09-01 12:32:54 · answer #8 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult your local housing authority and an attorney to see exactly what your renter rights are for where you live. A landlord can't simply change their mind about an arrangement. Your lease is a contract and unless you have breached it in some way a court would expect your landlord to honor it.
2007-09-01 12:31:56 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a lease there is nothing he can do. It is up to you if you want to help him or not. See if he will give some money back as an incentive. Big deal about deposit. You get it back anyway.
2007-09-01 12:30:40 · answer #10 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋