The house I was renting was foreclosed on. I had no choice but to move. I don't think it's right that I not get my deposit back. Since the move was not my choice. I think it only right that the former owner pay my moving expenses.
2007-12-07 10:56:21 · 3 answers · asked by Robin G 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Your landlord is legally liable for your deposit and for the damages caused by their breach of the lease. Most likely the best venue for this claim is small claims court, so you do not have to pay a lawyer!
2007-12-07 11:07:18 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
agree with fire - if the landlord breaches the lease, the deposit and moving expenses seems like a minimal and reasonable cost.
you can win this one I am sure, but good luck collecting - rental houses don't go to foreclosure for no reason.
on sencond thought when you moved might matter - post foreclosure, then the bank inherits the obligations of the lease.
Did you have any contact with the bank? How did they get you out?
They might actually be the defendant in your case. Stil you can win, but good luck collecting.
You might need to invest in a legal consultation to make sure you have the right target and right strategy. An hour or so should be fine.
2007-12-07 12:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by Barry C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would think you should unless you had notice. I would call a lawyer.
2007-12-07 11:03:34 · answer #3 · answered by chris25nc1982 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋