Q: My partner and I have been renting an area in a ranch for rv living for 3 years. For the past 2 months I started renting
Another area in the ranch for me only since me and my partner decided to separate a while, I would stay with her about 2-3 times a week. She just passed away and code enforcement came and turned off power and said I have to move out. The owner of the ranch wants to sell my partners belongings to pay for the fines he is getting. Since the lease is in both of our names, don't I have rights to the belongings? And what rights I have about moving out?
A:
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. You may have rights to your partner's belongings since the lease was in both of your names, which could give you some legal standing regarding her possessions. It's important to check if her belongings are considered part of the leasehold, as this might prevent the landlord from selling them to cover fines without proper legal procedures.
As for the issue with moving out, if code enforcement has ordered you to vacate, you'll need to comply with their regulations. However, you may have some options depending on local tenant laws. You could have a right to a reasonable notice period, giving you time to find alternative housing, rather than being forced out immediately.
It would be helpful to review your lease agreement and check the local laws to understand what protections and rights you have in this situation. If needed, reaching out to a legal service for tenants could provide more clarity.
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