it was a month to month. he says that he didnt break the contract by saying i had to get rid of my dog. he keeps telling me that i have to give him thirty days notice. but why should i have to give that to him when he breaks the contract. he says that even if he kicks me out i have to pay for thirty days. this sounds crazy to me. now he wants to take me to court. i moved to this place specificly because i knew i could have my dog there. she was a rescue dog and when i got her i had to move to a place that took dogs. so i went to this place. do i have a case or am i going to have to pay this guy.
2007-10-06 06:41:40 · 8 answers · asked by aib3 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i would contact a lawyer on this. if your dog was on the lease to begin with, i don't see why all of a sudden you couldn't have the dog. he agreed to let you have the dog, then says you couldn't during a month already paid for, then i would have to say he broke the lease first. again the best thing for you to do is contact a lawyer. see if you can find one that gives free consultations. you could also try asking in another section of YA that deals with laws, they might be better able to answer this question
2007-10-06 06:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by g g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha ha ha - renters have a LOT more rights than people think. Look in the yellow pages of your phone book and call around. Also, look up renter's rights on the internet for your area. If your dog was on the lease and HE was the one that told you you can't have your dog - it was actually the LANDLORD that violated the terms of the lease. If the landlord violates the written terms of the lease, you don't owe him jack poo. If you have a broken toilet and he doesn't fix it in a timely manner, you can move out. You have a LOT more rights than you think. The problem is - most landlords and rental companies don't want you to know that. You are the customer - and the customer is "always right" as they say. Check your phone book and hte internet - type in renter's rights and your state. You would be surprised. If I were you I would tell the guy to f-off. If your dog was on the lease and the landlord signed it and then the landlord tried to make you get rid of the dog - it's the landlord that is in violation and he is lucky you aren't attempting to sue him and live in that dwelling for free.
2007-10-06 15:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're month to month by law you have to give 30 days notice to vacate, 60 days if you are on a lease, so yes you have to pay him the 30 days since you failed to provide adequate notice of your intent to vacate.
If the dog was on the lease then I don't understand why he suddenly tells you you have to remove the dog, is she a nuisance? Causing problems? If that was the case then after he informed you that you had to get rid of the dog you should have sent him a certified letter giving him 30 days notice of your intent to vacate. By law you have to do that, you also forfeit your security deposit. He has a right to take you to court. Pay up or he can turn you over to collections and place a judgement on your credit.
2007-10-06 14:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by Weimaraner Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, you should have a three week cooling off period on any new contract, offer the rent to the end of the week thats fair, the landlord should have stipulated all conditions re the lease before you signed. If he tries threats of legal action take no notice as he hasnt got a case if you signed without knowing all the facts.
2007-10-06 13:55:26 · answer #4 · answered by Shannon G. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to most of the leases I have seen, if you get evicted or you choose to move you are responsible for any damages not covered by the security deposit (you don't get that back) and you have to pay rent until they find a new occupant. I have also heard of people having to pay ad space. Landlords suck. The only way out is if you have to move for military service or something like that. Sorry I can't be of more help. I am still paying my old landlord since I had to move for work.
2007-10-06 13:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by lizard S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does your lease state. If it states that dogs must be on a lease at all times and yours was not you broke the rules and he can tell you dog does or you do. Since you moved out without 30 notice you are normally on the hook. Read your lease how much notice must you give that you are moving out?
2007-10-06 13:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by Mumbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My homest opinion is talk to a lawyer there are plenty thaat will give a free interview for about 1/2 hour.
Depends exactly what the lease says and if it's written may determine a lot.
2007-10-06 16:03:06 · answer #7 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a written contract? If so, then you will have to go by what it says, not him. If not, then you only have a verbal contract. He will have a lot of difficulty proving anything in court with only a verbal contract.
2007-10-06 13:49:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋