I have rented many, many time before and I know the old original ones, renter or tenent covers electric, phone, cable and in some cases the gas.
What I am wondering is if there is any information out there about renting a house? Such as who pays for water, trash, gardener etc......
Also - I know as a tenent you can not break a lease for "no good" reason but what if the landlord wants to break it to get his house back - He wants to move back. What are my rights as a renter?
I have searched all over the interent looking for an answer and can't seem to find one.
Any help would be great!!!
Thanks -
2007-09-26 10:51:36 · 3 answers · asked by outkastindy 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I am a landlord and the law is very specific. The landlord is not responsible for any, and I mean any, utilities. In most cases, and this is what I do, I pay for water and trash, its easier to pay this fee than have the place dry up and blow away and have the trash filling the alley.
As far as the Landlord breaking the lease there are specific cases where he can. If the property is being sold, for example, the lease can be terminated to help facilitate the sale.
but... the best thing for you to do would be to talk to your local Renters Legal Aid Society. It seems that there is one in just about every community of any size and they are helpful and they are usually free.
Remember the laws are generally similar state to state but there can be differences so check with local sources.
good luck!
2007-09-26 12:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by Traveler 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Thats not true a landlord cant break a lease to sell the house, the future landlord has to honor the lease till it expires. The tenant does not have to leave and no judge would allow it either.
Becareful what people tell you on yahoo answers. Best to consult with your local housing authority on these type of issues.
2007-09-27 06:30:05 · answer #2 · answered by . 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no California law requiring a landlord to pay ANY utilities.
A landlord can not evict you until your lease is up unless you did not pay the rent. Then he must give you 30 or 60 days notice before he can evict you.
2007-09-26 18:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no standard answers to your questions. You negotiate with any landlord as to who pays what.
The lease and state law will determine when he can throw you out. Look to the lease and the law -- not the Internet.
2007-09-26 17:56:12 · answer #4 · answered by rochelletherealtor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋