Yesterday, I called my landlord to set up the time when he would come to pick up the money to cover the light bill, we have a 60-40 split with the tenant downstairs and the bill is in the landlord's name, because that's how he wanted it.
When he saw that my brother moved in, he increased my percentage to 70-30 because I had an extra person.
But I have noticed that the girl downstairs has moved her boyfriend in, therefore, since I was hit with an increase, isn't it fair now that she has an extra person to decrease my percentage?
I told the landlord this last night, and he refused, saying I worked from home so I used more. This is WRONG and unfair - an extra person taking showers, using electricity, etc., they should pay for it.
Our lease was NEVER changed and we still have, in writing, the 60-40 split.
He has still NOT addressed how I would get my credit for the $440 I paid in oil, so I am owed $176. I don't want to give him NOTHING for this other bill, feel used.
2007-12-21 02:24:40 · 7 answers · asked by Crystal S 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
UPDATE: MY attorney says what is in writing is what I have to pay. I have started looking for a new place last night because he IS unreasonable and I don't want to help a jerk pay off his mortgage on my dollar if he's so inconsiderate/greedy.
2007-12-21 02:41:37 · update #1
I paid the oil for this month since he was short of money. Also, she never had a clause in her lease about her boyfriend coming to move in. Truth be told, it looks like the landlord is messing around with one of the girls downstairs and probably is trying to give them a break because he's getting *something* on the side.
2007-12-21 02:54:04 · update #2
The lease is for an exact agreement of an understanding between all parties. No misunderstandings with the split. Under the law he must do the split as the agreement states.
Be sure to read your lease and understand it completely.
If indeed you have paid over your 60%-40% agreement then your landlord has breached the agreement with the over charge. You could call an attny in this matter if you wish. But be prepared to be moving if needed because the landlord has breached the lease and now you have the right to leave under that breach.
2007-12-21 02:53:25 · answer #1 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politely tell your landlord that you are sorry, but the lease agreement is specific and does not stipulate a change if you keep a guest. Be wiling to pay your 60 percent. He can still collect 40 percent from the other tenant, because the lease does not stipulate a reduction either. He is right that you use more power, but you are also paying more.
If your landlord argues, politely tell him that before you pay any more you will have to discuss the issue with your attorney, and you will let him know what the lawyer says. Most likely, he will quickly agree, because he will not want to get involved in a legal hassle.
If he is still adamant, than find a lawyer. You may have to do that anyway because your lease may not permit an additional tenant. Read the document carefully to make sure you are not in violation.
2007-12-21 02:33:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
60-40 is in writing and should stand. He does not have the rite to change that. However leases almost ALWAYS show who should be in the property! If you did not "add" your brother than this could be a problem. You do not know if she added her "boy friend", this may be why he did not listen is he was already aware that he was there and he had been "added" to the lease already. If you work from home and they work outside the home then you do use more Electric. You should be paying more.
I did not understand the part about you paying in oil? What does that mean?
2007-12-21 02:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do, indeed,have a written current lease specifiying the portion splits on the utilities, he is not allowed to change that until the lease term expires. HOWEVER, have you breached the lease by allowing your brother to move in ? Consider THAT possibility before you take a firm stance.
While I agree that he's being unfair because BOTH tenants moved in an additional person, he may well have the right to ask/demand that your brother leave the premises, since he is not on the lease agreement. Pick your poison.
2007-12-21 02:32:04 · answer #4 · answered by acermill 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would bring it up to him that he will need to renegotiate with you on the utilities in writing if he wants to go that route. Otherwise, don't give him anything more than your 60% split. I would deduct the extra you paid so far from the next bills you have.
If he has a problem, just tell him that it's in writing and if he'd like to take you to court over it, it will cost him quite a bit to lose.
As for him not wanting to renew the lease, why would you want to still live there if he's so unreasonable? So no loss to you, just find a new place well in advance.
2007-12-21 02:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by trblmkr30 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Verbal agreement holds no weight....therefore, the 60/40 is still in effect UNTIL all parties have signed the new agreement
Beware though.....he just might not want to renew your lease when its time to renew
so you need to handle this with caution
2007-12-21 02:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by Sharon F 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it says everywhere that any monies owed are seen further hire then definite. fairly in my hire I certainly have it that any expenses, fines or utility expenses are further hire. As such if i do no longer won cost in finished while due it fairly is seen a prior due hire cost. just to examine, in case you have been getting receipts, what replaced into the further funds you owed being indexed as? How did you no longer comprehend that your stability replaced into going up?
2016-11-23 19:35:07 · answer #7 · answered by butlin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋