I received a " demand for possession for nonpayment of rent". I had 7 days to pay the rent or move out. I moved out and now they are sueing me for the last two months left on the lease. Can I win in court?
2007-11-07 12:52:34 · 7 answers · asked by berta 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
No, you will loose, the landlord will likely get more damages too. You really need to pay him the money you owe him, and you do owe him, and try to avoid the court date. You stand ZERO chance of winning and you will end up with an eviction on your credit report. This will make it close to impossible to rent anything ever again and will not look so great if you ever apply for a job.
2007-11-07 23:07:46 · answer #1 · answered by Landlord 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though you moved out, you still owe the money. You were past due, and that is why you were evicted. You signed a contract ( your lease) stating that you would stay there for one year or whatever it was. He can legally sue you for the last two months on the rent. You cannot win this one, the judge will side with the landlord. Sorry!
From now on, pay your rent, and pay your LL his money! This will show a very negative judgement on your credit and landlords will not want to rent to you. Pay it so it is at least satisfied. You can explain your sobb story later. Good luck!
2007-11-07 15:58:45 · answer #2 · answered by _nicole_ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are only liable if the house you were in sat empty for the last 2 months. If he rented it to someone else after 1 month, then you only need to pay 1 month rent.
Geez whats with you people that you dont pay rent? Let your phone get disconnected, let your gas get shut off, let you electricity go, or your cable. Eat rice & spaghetti at home instead of going out to mcdonalds, but pay your rent first.
2007-11-07 13:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by Peilthetraveler 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No you signed a contract that you did live live up too.But if you can prove they received rent from someone else during these two months than you well win Just go to your old apt and find out how long they have lived there Be careful don't tell them why you are asking Sometime on the electrical meter it well give a turn on date
2007-11-07 13:05:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. the courts will side with the landlord on this one. You signed a valid binding lease agreement, and you are expected to honor the terms of same, whether you live there or not.
2007-11-07 12:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by acermill 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, you are obligated to pay rent for the entire duration of your lease. Offer him one month cash and you may get off a bit more inexpensively.
2007-11-07 13:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you have it in writing. Otherwise you will have to pay.
2007-11-07 13:04:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋