The house we live in is a rental, and our landlord sold it to someone else. Now, the people upstairs from us recieved notice that they have to months to vacate, as the landlord is moving in.. is this legal? We're in Delaware, btw. I'm also afraid that we're next, because if the landlord moves in, it's written into our lease that if our dog barks, we have to get rid of it! Who would dictate that then, if the landlord lives above? He could lie and just make us get rid of the dog!!
2007-11-05 09:09:53 · 6 answers · asked by Zephyr is the Shiznik 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Our old landlord told us that the new one would HAVE to honor it.. but we don't want to call him up and piss him off, because they only have to give us 30 days notice, but they are giving 60.. this sucks!!
2007-11-05 09:18:14 · update #1
THe lease states that we are allowed a dog, but excessive "dog noise" will result in eviction of said dog.. we just talked to the new landlord, and he'll be by tomorrow with our new 2 month lease. Also, we have been living here 3 months, and we gave a $500 pet deposit.. which I suppose we have now lost completely.. and we don't get our deposit until we move out, which leaves us in a monetary bind! This whole situation sounds so shady taht is has to be illegal.... but I doubt it.. any legal pull with the fact that our previous landlord stated to us that the lease was good for a year, no matter who bought the place?
2007-11-05 09:39:18 · update #2
I am soooo proud that you have already taken the first step-you went back and read the lease! Bravo! It is the governing document and it stands with the sale. If you are a little bit techy and thing that the dog may be a "bone of contention" there is always a web cam-it not only see's it hears if I'm not mistaken! One last little bit of help for you. I am attaching a link to a website that addresses landlord /tenant issues all over the country so that you can "look it up" and quote the laws in your state if you need to do so. Good Luck! If you are the lucky kind they may decide they like you and your dog and everything will be just fine-but, I can see where you might want to be prepared. I will suggest that they may have looked at the books and found that you do pay on time and therefore are valuable as a tenant! That's why they "kept" you and let the others go. Best to you!
2007-11-05 09:20:31 · answer #1 · answered by helprhome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately the 30 days notice clause is most leases. By the way, the 30 days notice works both ways. You can give the landlord the same notice and he is left without a renter.
What does your lease say about animals? If it prohibits animals than you may have to leave. You are in technical violation of your lease. This leaves the landlord with the option of terminating your lease. The varies from state to state so you should look up your rights and responsibilities under Delaware law.
Do you have a relative or friend that is a lawyer? Ask them to read the lease and see what it says and what your rights are. You also need to understand the right of the landlord. This way you can make a decision that will be correct for you.
2007-11-05 09:33:29 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Wu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typically, a good landlord will make sure the new owner will honor the lease that you signed. I would read over your lease very carefully to see if this situation is mentioned. If there is nothing in writing from your Landlord about you staying in the house regardless of sale, there is not much you can do. It sounds like you are not dealing with a very nice person. Try looking on Craig's List for a rental that allows 3 dogs, or even contacting a rental service to help you look. Good luck!
2016-05-28 00:38:51 · answer #3 · answered by marybeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the landlord can take the property for his own use (or maybe a family member) but otherwise has to honor your lease. Depending where you live, there may be a renter's board that can answer your questions.
From what you wrote, it doesn't sound like you can really afford a lawyer, but that's probably your best bet.
2007-11-05 10:50:16 · answer #4 · answered by Debdeb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the new owner is the new landlord moving in, then it is potentially possible that your lease can be voided. You may want to talk to the landlord and see if your existing lease will be honored as written or if they will want to sign a new one. Contact you local rental agency to verify all laws in your area.
2007-11-05 09:15:04 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do you know when the people upstairs lease is over? did he tell you to move? Worry about it when it happens
2007-11-05 10:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋