Unless a lease gives tenant a right of renewal, landlord has no obligation to renew, and does not need a reason for non-renewal. Try to negotiate a new lease, but you must find a new place otherwise.
If my landlord files an eviction because I didn’t leave upon the end of my lease, if I move out before the eviction process is done, what happens? Will the court continue the eviction ruling and evict me or add it on my credit report ?
The court and landlord could proceed with the eviction to legally terminate your tenancy. The landlord could make an adverse entry on your credit record, but the court does not do that. Try to work it out with landlord to avoid that and to get the eviction dismissed, although it will still show... Read more »
I live in an apartment that I lived in for 3 years with my family, we found a place to move to but it’s available 1 month after the expiry of the lease and we haven’t been able to find anything else, I talked to my landlord and said I can’t keep you here for a month, we can’t move out... Read more »
If you don't leave when your lease ends, then landlord would have to file an eviction to get you out. But the eviction process can take 3 or 4 weeks. So that would be the extra month you need. Tell your landlord that, and try to resolve staying for that extra month.
Receiving a 200 dollar fine for something they just put into order. Normally fines , 30 day notices ect are sent out through security but this time they said it will be send via mail from their lawyer. When asked they wouldn’t supply a reason as to why it was being done this way
Perhaps they want additional formalities to show proof that notice was received? Without more facts it would just be guessing.
I have been in my apartment for 4 years. This past Friday I received a letter stating my landlord will not be renewing my lease. My rent is current and paid each month. The only complaints I've had have been from the last 2 weeks about my emotional support animals barking. My landlord asked me... Read more »
Unless you have a renewal option in your lease, landlord has no legal obligation to renew it. Even if his decision not to renew is because of your emotional support animals, he can still refuse. In theory, you could try to say that was some kind of retaliation or disability violation or... Read more »
I have left several messages with our current property manager but have yet to hear back from them. We have been legal tenants for just over 2 years with no issues. The landlord offered us a lease renewal, but we elected to decline and turned in a 60 day notice as is required in our lease. The... Read more »
Your landlord would have to evict you, yes. But you don’t want an eviction just especially before you’re set to sign a new lease. After all, the new landlord may decide not to rent to you. So yes you have the legal right to get evicted, which would take longer than the two weeks, but that’s... Read more »
Talk to your local police. If they won't help get them out, then you will have to follow the eviction process. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to assist you.
What are my rights?
An owner can always sell property, even if leased to a tenant. But the buyer must honor the lease for the remainder of the lease term. The lease does not end when the property is sold, and so long as the tenant is not currently in default or does not breach the lease, there is no grounds for an... Read more »
Out-of-state landlord (LL) was advised ~end of Feb, 2021 of leaking water in basement. This is apparently sewage pipe backup as significant blackwater in basement - odor comes through hot air vents causing health issues.
Regular plumber came, did initial assessment, then never returned.... Read more »
I would suggest speaking with a landlord tenant attorney in person for a full consultation before you take such actions. You are essentially arguing for a constructive eviction due to the condition of the property.
The hotel room was in my name I was at the store my boyfriend got arrested in the parking lot for possession when I returned from the store I was told I was being evicted in the cop search my room do they have the right to do that
This is actually a really complex question that requires knowledge of a whole bunch of facts not contained in your question. For example, when your right to possession of the room ended and the hotel regained the right to let the police in themselves depends upon a number of factors. The police may... Read more »
My ex is refusing to move out and now is starting to make my life miserable. She pushes me to the point where I am scared of what I might do, and will antagonize me telling me she's not scared, she'll call the cops. I need her to move out and move on. How can I do this? The mortgage is in... Read more »
If she is an ex-wife, and you now are the sole owner of the house from the divorce, then you can file with the domestic relations court to get an order for her to leave, or you can file an eviction. If you were not married, and her name is not on the deed, then you must evict her. Use the Find a... Read more »
Ohio law requires "reasonable" notice, but does not define what is "reasonable." Typically, 24 hours is considered reasonable. Talk to the landlord to work it out.
He has a copy of the will leaving the home to him. Can we use that to start the eviction process on the tenants? They are nice ppl and have lived there a few years. We gave them 3 mths but at the end of the 3 mths we dont want to have to wait another couple mths to evict if they dont move. We are... Read more »
It's easy to transfer the property out of the decedent's name and into the names of the heirs. Then, you won't have any issues with the probate court when you file eviction. Generally, unless a will says otherwise, an administrator (executor) needs special permission from the court... Read more »
If someone put a whole years rent payment on a house they want to rent, and something comes up to where they can't live in the house because something came up, will they be able to get the money back? They just got the keys not even a week ago and haven't even moved anything in yet.
If a written lease was fully signed, and it is a contract for the full year that they paid, then they would have to negotiate with landlord. If tenants choose not to move in and live there, that is their choice. Landlord does not have to return their rent payment. But tenants can use the Find a... Read more »
I've been renting at the same place for 7 years. There are now new owners who want to do walkthroughs while I'm still residing there. They raised my rent by $250 and want $1000 security deposit. They have now issued a 30 day notice to vacate. It's so unfair because I have nowhere to... Read more »
Look to the politicians you vote for. They are the ones that create the laws. If you are renting and the owner chooses to terminate the lease, you need to go. For assistance in finding a new place you can always hire a realtor.
Best of luck.
We are closing on our new home and the seller has her daughter living there on a month to month lease. She gave her a 30 day notice to vacate On March 2 and again on April 1st. The contract is signed by both the seller and us that we take possession 5 days after close. If the daughter has not... Read more »
If the month to month lease was recorded you would have constructive notice of the lease. As it is, you have actual knowledge that a month to month lease existed, and was terminated by giving a thirty (30) day notice of cancellation on March 2, 2021. As of April 1, 2021, the tenant no longer has... Read more »
New owners bought the building that I live in. My lease is up in May but I was told we won't resign until they have made all repairs to building which mostly include cosmetic. Painting, putting in new lights(when old ones worked fine) remodeling the lobby. She told me that after they complete... Read more »
Unless local ordinance limits rent increases, or unless the lease has a renewal feature that specifies the renewal rent, then landlord can increase the rent at the expiration of the current lease, in whatever amount landlord chooses. If tenant does not agree to the new lease at the higher rent,... Read more »
I have a buyer for my rental property. The Tenants are on a month to month lease. We have given the tenants 60 days notice but they are unable to find a new rental. They are expressing that they plan to use the moratorium and not leave. The buyer wants to close and we need to have access to the... Read more »
You can file an eviction for termination of the monthly lease, but it is up to the court to determine if tenants are protected by the moratorium. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to advise you.
and redo the wood floors. he said he is allowed to do mainteance. i see that as rehab. is he allowed to do this while I am livng here?
He does not have the right to disturb your occupancy with that kind of work. You can refuse access. But that might lead to trouble with him. If he tries to enter, you can refuse and can call the police. Tell him that. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to deal... Read more »
The new owner served a nonrenewable paper and our lease was month to month from 5/11 thru 6/11. What are our rights
If a lease is month to month, and tenant had no right of renewal, or failed to renew, then either landlord or tenant can terminate the tenancy by giving 30 days advance written notice of lease termination. Landlord was not required to tell tenant of sale. New owner can terminate the lease. If... Read more »
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