what are the penalties for this breach of contract because it says on the lease not to let anyone else in unless they are on the lease. abd why is it their business what you do so long as you pay your rent
2007-10-04 11:29:36 · 8 answers · asked by redshabazz 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You can be evicted for violating terms of your lease. If you object to them knowing who lives with you, you should not have signed that contract.
Why is it their business? - There are many reasons:
1. If they pay any of the utilities (such as water, sewer or garbage) their costs go up based on the number of people in the unit.
2. If damage is caused is caused to the un it, it is much easier for them to get damages from someone that they have a lease from.
3. Many apartments run background checks to verify that residents do not have criminal histories beyond what the apartment deems acceptable. Without an application she could be a convicted child molester for all they know.
2007-10-04 11:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The penalties are eviction, and maybe costs associat4ed with re-renting tha apartment. all this will vary depending on jurisdiction, but that much is fair.
It is their business because they have a signed and valid contract with you. They may be wiling to re-negotiate the contract, unless your GF is known trouble, it is no big deal.
Just as it is your business if they suddemly show up and change the locks, toss your stuff out in the street, and move in someone who would pay more - they can't do it because they signed a contract they agreed to.
Mainly the landlord wants to know who is in there because it haas legal ramifications should the rent not be paid or should people refuse to move at the end of the lease. They have a right and a need to know who is living in the space.
But what you ask is routine - just tell them your gf wnats to move in and have them add her to the lease.
2007-10-04 18:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by Barry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maximum penalty would obviously be eviction with forfeiture of your security deposit for a violation of your contract. You have to remember that it is their apartment; therefore, they do have some legal rights when it comes to how you use your apartment and who lives there.
Usually, if you are paying rent and don't cause any problems, your landlord probably won't care if your girlfriend lives there or not. The eviction process takes a lot of time and effort and really isn't worth it unless you do something more serious than this.
2007-10-04 18:36:13 · answer #3 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's critically important where you are.
Having a roommate is sometimes viewed as a "constructive sublease," which is a breach of lease, entitling the landlord to terminate your lease and put you in the street.
However, some states have adopted a "Roommate Law." In New York, for example, we have Section 235-f of the Real Property Law, which says that a lease of residential premises to X allows occupancy by X, his immediate family (spouse, mother, father, siblings and offspring) and one more person.
You need to find out if your state has such a law.
2007-10-04 19:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you rent and live on someone else' property, you lose some rights and the owner gains some. The owner makes the rules and you have to follow them in order to stay. Obviously, you breached the contractual lease you signed, by you own admission. Your girlfriend must be on the lease or she must leave...that is your only option...IF they give you that option.
2007-10-04 18:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by ArRo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is their business because they own the property and what occurs on their property is their business.
There are also zoning and liability issues. A place may only be zoned for x number of occupants. This means that any additional occupants may be in violation of the property owners insurance. As well as the liability issue if you are to default on your rent they will need to pursue the other occupants.
Also if the apartment in inclusive (that means utilities in) their may be a higher rent for double occupancy to cover the extra utility cost incurred by a second occupant.
The penalty could be eviction. You are in violation of you contract.
2007-10-04 18:34:05 · answer #6 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You rented and signe a contract. You failed to adhere to your 'promise' given in the contract.
It's simple. you breached the contract and the other party has all rights afforded under the contract for your breach, including eviction and damages for having to re-rent the residence.
2007-10-04 18:35:09 · answer #7 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a liability issue and they will want to look for deep pockets for the rent from whomever if you skip!
2007-10-04 18:34:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋