We are coming to the end of a three year lease (and also a 'one year' before that). Never any problems with rent or anything. I believe the landlord may either be planning to raise the rent or possibly not renew to move his son's family in. Does he have to give us any sort of written notice prior to the end of the lease of what his intentions are, and how long? We have asked but he said he is unsure atm...four months to go. Florida rental/lease question?
Florida law: He does not need to give you advanced warning of his intention on renewing or terminating unless such provision is outlined in your lease. He does need to give you a 15 day notice to vacate once your lease is up.
http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.c鈥?/a>
Florida rental/lease question?
The lease may indicate what notice if any he should give. If you are required to give certain notice then I think you should demand the same notice period from him. In any case, it sounds like your spidey-sense is tingling - i'd start looking for another place to live.
What does your lease state regarding notice to terminate?
Florida landlord/tenant laws require a 60 day notice to terminate a fixed term lease.
E. If the landlord plans to not renew a lease, he/she must notify you in writing.
1. A 1-year lease requires 60-day notice
2. A 3-month lease requires 30-day notice.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Are there always residuals for every year of a rental lease? (office space)?
The listing agreement that I have says that the realtor gets a percent of the first years lease rent and thats it. Someone else told me that there are other residuals that are to be receieved by the realtor for rentals in the commercial real estate besides the regular comission for every other year for the term of the lease...is this true? if so how is that figured out?Are there always residuals for every year of a rental lease? (office space)?
I think annual residuals on subsequent years would only be paid out to the agent ONLY IF they also take over the management of the property i.e. processing rent pymts, maintenance and other tenant issues. In which case, the mgmt fee would be roughly btw 3-5% of gross rents collected.
I think annual residuals on subsequent years would only be paid out to the agent ONLY IF they also take over the management of the property i.e. processing rent pymts, maintenance and other tenant issues. In which case, the mgmt fee would be roughly btw 3-5% of gross rents collected.
How long does it normally take to put a house on MLS for rental leasing by a leasing company?
I bought a house and hired a leasing company to put it on rent. It has been 4 days but I have not recieved any make ready bid or pictures. They say they are working on it.
How long does it usually take a leasing company to do the initial tasks and get the house on MLS/rent ? What is your experience?How long does it normally take to put a house on MLS for rental leasing by a leasing company?
1 day, or immediately. all depends on when your agent actually signs on and lists it. its not a hard task- just takes the effort of the agent to actually do it-5 minutes of their time.
But keep in mind -I used to be in the buisness and this is 100% illegal but 99% of agents will hold off for 2 or 3 days just to see if they cant rent/lease or sell the place themselves- only because if they are able to without the help of mls- then they get 100% commission rather than splitting the commision with someone else who would bring around the renter or buyer....
either way hope nobody gets mad at me for lettin out their
secrets- but im sure your home will be on mls and be leased soon enough. patience is a must during thi slow market.How long does it normally take to put a house on MLS for rental leasing by a leasing company?
If the agent is eager ot get it listed, they would put up the text version, within the same day, and upload the photos the next day.
I hope this helps. Good luck!
How long does it usually take a leasing company to do the initial tasks and get the house on MLS/rent ? What is your experience?How long does it normally take to put a house on MLS for rental leasing by a leasing company?
1 day, or immediately. all depends on when your agent actually signs on and lists it. its not a hard task- just takes the effort of the agent to actually do it-5 minutes of their time.
But keep in mind -I used to be in the buisness and this is 100% illegal but 99% of agents will hold off for 2 or 3 days just to see if they cant rent/lease or sell the place themselves- only because if they are able to without the help of mls- then they get 100% commission rather than splitting the commision with someone else who would bring around the renter or buyer....
either way hope nobody gets mad at me for lettin out their
secrets- but im sure your home will be on mls and be leased soon enough. patience is a must during thi slow market.How long does it normally take to put a house on MLS for rental leasing by a leasing company?
If the agent is eager ot get it listed, they would put up the text version, within the same day, and upload the photos the next day.
I hope this helps. Good luck!
How can i get out o a rental lease?
Your lease will stipulate any remedy for breaking a rental agreement. Don't expect it to be cheap.
If you break your lease, your landlord can come after you for the remaining balance of the lease agreement. Say you have a 12 month agreement and you have only lived there 7 months ... you are still legally obligated for the rent for the remaining five months, plus any legal fees involved for having to take you to civil court for abandoning the property.
Check your state landlord/tenant laws and consult a lawyer. If you are taken to court over this, you'll probably need one.How can i get out o a rental lease?
read your lease---there is almost always an ';out'; clause.
you will have to pay a penalty or the remainder of the contract or ??? ---each lease is different.
just a note---when you do leave, make sure your place is clean and take pics so that u have proof of clean and no damages.
good luck :)How can i get out o a rental lease?
You generally can't ';get out'; without some sort of arrangement or penalty from your landlord. Your landlord IS required to mitigate their losses and try to find a new tenant right away though. You will more than likely be responsible for rent until a new tenant moves in along with any penalty or fee that your lease requires.eyeshadow coupons
If you break your lease, your landlord can come after you for the remaining balance of the lease agreement. Say you have a 12 month agreement and you have only lived there 7 months ... you are still legally obligated for the rent for the remaining five months, plus any legal fees involved for having to take you to civil court for abandoning the property.
Check your state landlord/tenant laws and consult a lawyer. If you are taken to court over this, you'll probably need one.How can i get out o a rental lease?
read your lease---there is almost always an ';out'; clause.
you will have to pay a penalty or the remainder of the contract or ??? ---each lease is different.
just a note---when you do leave, make sure your place is clean and take pics so that u have proof of clean and no damages.
good luck :)How can i get out o a rental lease?
You generally can't ';get out'; without some sort of arrangement or penalty from your landlord. Your landlord IS required to mitigate their losses and try to find a new tenant right away though. You will more than likely be responsible for rent until a new tenant moves in along with any penalty or fee that your lease requires.
Is it illegal for a rental leasing agent to list a home as 4-bedroom when public records list as 3 bedroom?
In my area it is very common for public records to be wrong. If the leasing agent is wrong then he wasted his time and yours. It was a mistake. No one has broken a law.Is it illegal for a rental leasing agent to list a home as 4-bedroom when public records list as 3 bedroom?
Does the home have four bedrooms?
Then it's not illegal.
Even if it only has three bedrooms, it could simply be an honest mistake on the part of the agent. Why so quick to assume they're being deliberately deceptive? What point would that serve, anyway? If it actually only has three bedrooms, then anyone who went to look at it would figure that out pretty quickly.Is it illegal for a rental leasing agent to list a home as 4-bedroom when public records list as 3 bedroom?
Public records are notorious for being wrong on property characteristics.
No since the leasing agent uses the facts as supplied by the owner.
Well, is it a 4BR or not? Frequently, it's the ';public records'; that are wrong.
lets just call it a mistake. move onto next rental.
Does the home have four bedrooms?
Then it's not illegal.
Even if it only has three bedrooms, it could simply be an honest mistake on the part of the agent. Why so quick to assume they're being deliberately deceptive? What point would that serve, anyway? If it actually only has three bedrooms, then anyone who went to look at it would figure that out pretty quickly.Is it illegal for a rental leasing agent to list a home as 4-bedroom when public records list as 3 bedroom?
Public records are notorious for being wrong on property characteristics.
No since the leasing agent uses the facts as supplied by the owner.
Well, is it a 4BR or not? Frequently, it's the ';public records'; that are wrong.
lets just call it a mistake. move onto next rental.
Rental lease until June, 1 mo. security if i move out in April can i be sued fro the past months i did not pay?
Most leases have a clause to terminate. Some require as little as a 30 day notice and you have to forfeit one month's rent. So, if you lucked out, you may be able to give a notice in March/April (whichever is appropriate) and only have to pay for May's rent even though you won't be living there. Some require a notice and you to pay the remainder of rent. Check your lease.
Security deposits are held differently than rent. By law, deposits are held in different types of trust accounts, so you can only use the deposit as a month's rent if the landlord agrees. If you're renting from a corporation, you can't do it. So you will have to pay for whatever time is in your lease, then wait for the security deposit to be returned to you.Rental lease until June, 1 mo. security if i move out in April can i be sued fro the past months i did not pay?
Yes. They can (and will) sue you for the months that you did not inhabit the property up until the end of the lease. They can (and will) hold your security deposit. They can (and will) also charge you incredible amounts of money for things like administrative fees, court fees, late fees, interest fees, and writ fees.
I would think your best bet is to stay until June if it's at all possible. The unfortunate thing about leases is that they are full of loopholes that benefit the landlord and/or property owner. Of course they tell you that you can end your lease early if you pay a bit more, or you can go on a month to month basis but what they don't tell you is all the things that they can charge you for if you choose to terminate your lease early.
I know plenty about this situation considering I'm going through the same thing right now. Trust me, the headache isn't worth it if you can avoid it.
I'd vote that you stay until the end of your lease.Rental lease until June, 1 mo. security if i move out in April can i be sued fro the past months i did not pay?
how can you do that, and there are hundreds of people they do the same.why not you put yourself in the landlord shoes and think about it. if you use the facility and lived there with a mutual agreement then why and how you are breaking the rule.definitely landlord can sue you . not only that ,you may go through so many more time and Energy consuming process,you can be burden financially too. always try to do right thing.what you do not want or like for yourself how can you think to do for others?
Yes, you can. If you signed a lease, it requires you to pay for the entire period of the lease. You can get out of paying part of it if the landlord re-rents the home during the period of the lease, though.
yes you owe any monies due to the landlord for the months you lived there and did not pay...and the landlord can hold you responsible for the rent until the lease is over if the breaking of the contract was not agreed upon..
not only they will sued you you will have a hard time renting
anywhere in the future a rental document is a legal contract
they will take you to court you will have to pay court costs and attorney fees
Of course. You can be sued for any money your failed to pay during your lease term.
Security deposits are held differently than rent. By law, deposits are held in different types of trust accounts, so you can only use the deposit as a month's rent if the landlord agrees. If you're renting from a corporation, you can't do it. So you will have to pay for whatever time is in your lease, then wait for the security deposit to be returned to you.Rental lease until June, 1 mo. security if i move out in April can i be sued fro the past months i did not pay?
Yes. They can (and will) sue you for the months that you did not inhabit the property up until the end of the lease. They can (and will) hold your security deposit. They can (and will) also charge you incredible amounts of money for things like administrative fees, court fees, late fees, interest fees, and writ fees.
I would think your best bet is to stay until June if it's at all possible. The unfortunate thing about leases is that they are full of loopholes that benefit the landlord and/or property owner. Of course they tell you that you can end your lease early if you pay a bit more, or you can go on a month to month basis but what they don't tell you is all the things that they can charge you for if you choose to terminate your lease early.
I know plenty about this situation considering I'm going through the same thing right now. Trust me, the headache isn't worth it if you can avoid it.
I'd vote that you stay until the end of your lease.Rental lease until June, 1 mo. security if i move out in April can i be sued fro the past months i did not pay?
how can you do that, and there are hundreds of people they do the same.why not you put yourself in the landlord shoes and think about it. if you use the facility and lived there with a mutual agreement then why and how you are breaking the rule.definitely landlord can sue you . not only that ,you may go through so many more time and Energy consuming process,you can be burden financially too. always try to do right thing.what you do not want or like for yourself how can you think to do for others?
Yes, you can. If you signed a lease, it requires you to pay for the entire period of the lease. You can get out of paying part of it if the landlord re-rents the home during the period of the lease, though.
yes you owe any monies due to the landlord for the months you lived there and did not pay...and the landlord can hold you responsible for the rent until the lease is over if the breaking of the contract was not agreed upon..
not only they will sued you you will have a hard time renting
anywhere in the future a rental document is a legal contract
they will take you to court you will have to pay court costs and attorney fees
Of course. You can be sued for any money your failed to pay during your lease term.
Anyway to break a rental Lease?
We just moved in a triplex, and sadly did not relize that the house is infested with Mice and ants. we Also sadly signed a 1yr lease on the crap shack that is our house, we want out ASAP, and have been tring to find a way out of this rodent filled place... basically, is there any way we can break the lease due to this rodent problem?? We are living in Ontario, CanadaAnyway to break a rental Lease?
It's just like the lease on your car; you might not want the car anymore but if you stop making payments on it you can expect someone with a scowl on his face to come looking for you.
Similarly, the landlord entered into a contract with you for a specific period of time and he expects rental income until the term expires. If you break the contract he'll very likely come after you for unpaid rent, subject to his efforts to mitigate his losses ? which means that he must try to lessen his losses by advertising the premises at a similar rent and in a similar condition. If a new tenant is found you'll be off the hook from that time onward. If no tenant is found you're theoretically on the hook until the end of the contract period.
Many of these situations resolve by simply explaining to the landlord what is taking place, and asking the landlord how he thinks it can best be handled for all parties.Anyway to break a rental Lease?
You need to review your landlord and tenant rights. If you house is inhabitable in anyway or unsure, you must send a letter to the landlord and he has a certain amount of time to respond. If he does not respond to the problem you can take him to court to terminate the lease or repair the conditions.
Go here and read this: http://www.ontariotenants.ca/
You have all kinds of rights.
Getting out of a lease if hard, but there are some situations when you can. You may need to documents the problmes. For example, take pictures. I would get a cheap disposable camera and take pleanty of pictures. Have them developed and show them to the landlord. Under the law he may be given time to remedy the problem. If he doesn't let you out of the lease and doesn't make a reasonable effort to rid the place of these pests then you should have grounds to break the lease.
I believe he commited fraud by not making you aware of the infestation problem. Maybe this site will help: http://www.peoples-law.org/housing/ltenant/bni/breaking%20lease.htm
It's just like the lease on your car; you might not want the car anymore but if you stop making payments on it you can expect someone with a scowl on his face to come looking for you.
Similarly, the landlord entered into a contract with you for a specific period of time and he expects rental income until the term expires. If you break the contract he'll very likely come after you for unpaid rent, subject to his efforts to mitigate his losses ? which means that he must try to lessen his losses by advertising the premises at a similar rent and in a similar condition. If a new tenant is found you'll be off the hook from that time onward. If no tenant is found you're theoretically on the hook until the end of the contract period.
Many of these situations resolve by simply explaining to the landlord what is taking place, and asking the landlord how he thinks it can best be handled for all parties.Anyway to break a rental Lease?
You need to review your landlord and tenant rights. If you house is inhabitable in anyway or unsure, you must send a letter to the landlord and he has a certain amount of time to respond. If he does not respond to the problem you can take him to court to terminate the lease or repair the conditions.
Go here and read this: http://www.ontariotenants.ca/
You have all kinds of rights.
Getting out of a lease if hard, but there are some situations when you can. You may need to documents the problmes. For example, take pictures. I would get a cheap disposable camera and take pleanty of pictures. Have them developed and show them to the landlord. Under the law he may be given time to remedy the problem. If he doesn't let you out of the lease and doesn't make a reasonable effort to rid the place of these pests then you should have grounds to break the lease.
I believe he commited fraud by not making you aware of the infestation problem. Maybe this site will help: http://www.peoples-law.org/housing/ltenant/bni/breaking%20lease.htm
Broken rental lease, but landlord is selling house now?
I signed a year lease - then the landlord asked me to take it out for additional 4 months because he said it was hard to rent a house the month the 1 year lease would have been up. I could no longer afford to live there and gave a thirty day notice. I paid the last months rent and the landlord decided to put the house up for sale now. I have moved out, to a new house, more affordable and 40 miles closer to work. Now the landlord wants to sue me for the remaining balance on the lease. If he is now selling the house doesn't that mean he is now taking finaincial responsibilety for the house once again? Do I have any legal stand? Thank youBroken rental lease, but landlord is selling house now?
He can't collect a penny for any rent due after the date of the sale ... broken lease or not.
He also can't sue in advance for damages that he has not yet suffered. If he doesn't have a tenant for October, fine. He can sue you for October, but he can't sue you for November, December, etc in advance. He has a duty to mitigate his damages and get another tenant in there, and he has to prove he tried to do just that.
Many landlords find out the hard way that they are required to mitigate their damages by renting out the unit again.Broken rental lease, but landlord is selling house now?
You need to read your lease. It is a contract that is legally binding for both parties. If you signed a 16 month lease you are obligated for 16 months. If your landlord sells the property, the new owner assumes the lease. You may want to ask the new owner if they would be willing to break the lease. Don't be afraid to ask any question to your landlord, we are not all evil people and understand things change in life. Your lease will state, or it should state, how much notice is needed to end the lease 30, 60, or 90 days. Now understand this is to end the lease not break the lease. Just ask, there is no harm in asking. Good Luck KG
If you didn't comply with the terms of the lease, or there wasn't a mutual modification of the lease agreement signed by you and your former landlord, he may be entitled to the additional funds he would have received in rent.
The fact that he's selling the house doesn't mean he's now taking financial responsibility. As owner of the house, he's responsible whether or not he has a tenant. Unless the property is paid in full, he's paying a mortgage, tenant or not.
I suggest you take your lease agreement to an attorney, have him review it and discuss your options.
I am not an attorney so I'm just giving you my best observation. If you signed an agreement saying you would lease the house for an additional 4 months, then I believe you will be required to fulfill the contract, because that is what it is, a legally binding contract.
I believe if he sold the house, prior to those 4 months being up, you would be relieved of the part of the lease that overlapped the sale. But you can call any local community agency and they will tell you or put you in touch with someone who can.
yes u most definatly do contact your local Housing authority
you should find it in the Yellow pages.
I would call a lawyer before even contacting the landlord about the lawsuit...I think you may have a good case here
He can't collect a penny for any rent due after the date of the sale ... broken lease or not.
He also can't sue in advance for damages that he has not yet suffered. If he doesn't have a tenant for October, fine. He can sue you for October, but he can't sue you for November, December, etc in advance. He has a duty to mitigate his damages and get another tenant in there, and he has to prove he tried to do just that.
Many landlords find out the hard way that they are required to mitigate their damages by renting out the unit again.Broken rental lease, but landlord is selling house now?
You need to read your lease. It is a contract that is legally binding for both parties. If you signed a 16 month lease you are obligated for 16 months. If your landlord sells the property, the new owner assumes the lease. You may want to ask the new owner if they would be willing to break the lease. Don't be afraid to ask any question to your landlord, we are not all evil people and understand things change in life. Your lease will state, or it should state, how much notice is needed to end the lease 30, 60, or 90 days. Now understand this is to end the lease not break the lease. Just ask, there is no harm in asking. Good Luck KG
If you didn't comply with the terms of the lease, or there wasn't a mutual modification of the lease agreement signed by you and your former landlord, he may be entitled to the additional funds he would have received in rent.
The fact that he's selling the house doesn't mean he's now taking financial responsibility. As owner of the house, he's responsible whether or not he has a tenant. Unless the property is paid in full, he's paying a mortgage, tenant or not.
I suggest you take your lease agreement to an attorney, have him review it and discuss your options.
I am not an attorney so I'm just giving you my best observation. If you signed an agreement saying you would lease the house for an additional 4 months, then I believe you will be required to fulfill the contract, because that is what it is, a legally binding contract.
I believe if he sold the house, prior to those 4 months being up, you would be relieved of the part of the lease that overlapped the sale. But you can call any local community agency and they will tell you or put you in touch with someone who can.
yes u most definatly do contact your local Housing authority
you should find it in the Yellow pages.
I would call a lawyer before even contacting the landlord about the lawsuit...I think you may have a good case here
Roommate is breaking the rental lease...?
We live in an apartment and there are 3 people on the lease.
One of the roommates has randomly decided that she was moving out this weekend - no notice or anything. She claims that she will be going to the leasing office this afternoon to break the lease.
Question:
Since she signed a lease stating that she would fulfill it, is she legally obligated to pay her portion of rent and utilities until a replacement is found?
She's really screwing us over and we believe that she needs to cover at least the next month rent and utilities.
Any ideas, suggestions, knowledge is appreciated!Roommate is breaking the rental lease...?
This is how it works: Typically all 3 of you are responsible for all conditions of the lease. So landlord can sue YOU for what SHE did....then you have to sue HER to get your $ back. You should talk to the landlord, he/she will probably say you need to get a subletting tenant...but it would be good to communicate the issue and see how nice they are, if they'll allow you to pay that 1/3 share late, etc. Good luck, honesty is best but lesson here is: Be wary of who you choose as a partner on a contract.Roommate is breaking the rental lease...?
This is what I would do. Let her talk to the leaseing office and then go to the office and see what the decision is. Typically in my area, either the rest of the lease needs to be paid, or the next 2 months needs to be paid. That would give you enough time to find a replacement. The utilites are another story though. You'll have to take that up with her directly. If the leasing office is nice, and lets her out with no penalty (very slim chance), then you and your remaining room mate are responsible for the lease. You can then take her to small claims court and get the money back.
Your management will not let her out of her obligations unless you and your other roommate agree to take over her share. This happened to me, 1 girl moved out and me and the other girl were left. we could not afford to split her 300 dollar share as well as our own. she remained on the lease until it ended because she never found a replacement roommate. you should not be responsible for her mistake, and legally, your management cant take her off unless you consent. unless your utilities are in her name, she probably wont pay.
SHE can't break the lease. An intelligent landlord will treat the signers as a unit. All go or all stay. Same with the deposit. It is returned as a single check, you guys figure out who gets what. Same with damages. You are charged together and are each responsible, no matter who does the damage.
After she is out sue her in small claims court. Be sure you have evidence.
One of the roommates has randomly decided that she was moving out this weekend - no notice or anything. She claims that she will be going to the leasing office this afternoon to break the lease.
Question:
Since she signed a lease stating that she would fulfill it, is she legally obligated to pay her portion of rent and utilities until a replacement is found?
She's really screwing us over and we believe that she needs to cover at least the next month rent and utilities.
Any ideas, suggestions, knowledge is appreciated!Roommate is breaking the rental lease...?
This is how it works: Typically all 3 of you are responsible for all conditions of the lease. So landlord can sue YOU for what SHE did....then you have to sue HER to get your $ back. You should talk to the landlord, he/she will probably say you need to get a subletting tenant...but it would be good to communicate the issue and see how nice they are, if they'll allow you to pay that 1/3 share late, etc. Good luck, honesty is best but lesson here is: Be wary of who you choose as a partner on a contract.Roommate is breaking the rental lease...?
This is what I would do. Let her talk to the leaseing office and then go to the office and see what the decision is. Typically in my area, either the rest of the lease needs to be paid, or the next 2 months needs to be paid. That would give you enough time to find a replacement. The utilites are another story though. You'll have to take that up with her directly. If the leasing office is nice, and lets her out with no penalty (very slim chance), then you and your remaining room mate are responsible for the lease. You can then take her to small claims court and get the money back.
Your management will not let her out of her obligations unless you and your other roommate agree to take over her share. This happened to me, 1 girl moved out and me and the other girl were left. we could not afford to split her 300 dollar share as well as our own. she remained on the lease until it ended because she never found a replacement roommate. you should not be responsible for her mistake, and legally, your management cant take her off unless you consent. unless your utilities are in her name, she probably wont pay.
SHE can't break the lease. An intelligent landlord will treat the signers as a unit. All go or all stay. Same with the deposit. It is returned as a single check, you guys figure out who gets what. Same with damages. You are charged together and are each responsible, no matter who does the damage.
After she is out sue her in small claims court. Be sure you have evidence.
Can i back out of a rental lease if i havent moved in yet?
If you back out of a rental lease that you signed, you may loss all of your deposit plus the amount of rent in so many months depend on how long is the lease. If you signed a month-to-month lease, then just a 30 days rent (the deposit you paid may cover it). If it's a year lease, then you're responsible for the rent of a year unless you can find someone to replace you immediately. That person has to go through the whole application process as you did and get qualified. Talk to your LL to find out what exact thing you can do in order to back out. Communicate is very important and hope you can solve this quickly.Can i back out of a rental lease if i havent moved in yet?
Not without consenquences. It is a legally binding contract. There are no laws allowing 3 days (much less 30) to back out of a lease.
Depending on the paperwork signed, you may forfeit your deposit as well as be responsible for the rent until a replacement tenant is found.Can i back out of a rental lease if i havent moved in yet?
Depends on where you are at. Most places though give you thirty days to change your mind. Thats is what they do a lot in Florida.
That you would have to consult a realestate attorney deposit is lost that much for sure and they need to get someone else or you will be responsible for the rent
if you signed the paperwork its a done deal. Call your landlord if you already signed anything with them. Reason with them and tell them your situation. Maybe they will compromise.
You'll lose the deposit for sure and maybe the first month's rent.
Ud have to talk to youre realtor about that.eyeshadow coupons
Not without consenquences. It is a legally binding contract. There are no laws allowing 3 days (much less 30) to back out of a lease.
Depending on the paperwork signed, you may forfeit your deposit as well as be responsible for the rent until a replacement tenant is found.Can i back out of a rental lease if i havent moved in yet?
Depends on where you are at. Most places though give you thirty days to change your mind. Thats is what they do a lot in Florida.
That you would have to consult a realestate attorney deposit is lost that much for sure and they need to get someone else or you will be responsible for the rent
if you signed the paperwork its a done deal. Call your landlord if you already signed anything with them. Reason with them and tell them your situation. Maybe they will compromise.
You'll lose the deposit for sure and maybe the first month's rent.
Ud have to talk to youre realtor about that.
Am i responsible for next mo rent if i move out this mo on a mo to mo rental lease?
my 1 yr lease was up 2/06. then it went to mo to mo. i gave a within 30 day notice to vacate and it was agreed verbally by mng. my lease says i can give notice on any date. now mng says the ownwer wants me to pay next mo rent. i wont be renting from him next mo. i will be renting from someone else. mng says he will bill me then send me to collections. ive never been late and have been a good tenate. they even offered me another apt. here to stay. i am moving closer to wrk and no longer wish to stay. what are my rights? do i have to pay move in costs on my new place and next mo rent in my old place eventhough i move out and have given notice? please helpAm i responsible for next mo rent if i move out this mo on a mo to mo rental lease?
What state are you in?
That does not sound right. If you are a ';tenant at will'; (that is, you have no lease at all), the rules change. Usually, you only have to give 2 weeks notice to move out and the landlord has no right to demand any further rent from you. I'm not a lawyer, it's been a while since I've looked up landlord-tenant law, and it may vary state to state. What state are you in?
P.S. The notice should be in writing.
Is there any mention of ';month-to-month'; rentals in the lease you had? Did you sign a ';month-to-month'; rental agreement?Am i responsible for next mo rent if i move out this mo on a mo to mo rental lease?
THEY are trying to scam you. If you are on a month to month, you can move out whenever.... I have seen this so many times.. they are after free money..
I would say NO, you do not owe another month rent to the slum lord. But I guess he will have the option to take you to small claims court. SO If I wewre you I'd document every single little thing I did or said to both the manager and slum lord. GOOD LUCK
No.. You don't have to pay. Just leave on the the date that is still covered with your payment and you have no obligation to pay for the next month's rental.
as long as you gave at least the amount of notice that is in the lease agreement, you don't owe it. they are just trying to intimdate you into paying another months rent
Law varies by state, but on a month to month rental you must give 30 days notice in writing. So if you move and do NOT give notice YES you are responsible for next month's rent. The Landlord needs leed time to clean, fix, and advertise his property.
You should have gotten the 30 day notice in writing. Also, if you have a lease stating that you can move out on any date, I believe you are still obligated to give the 30 day notice.
If you are currently month to month, I would go back to mng and give a 30 day notice and have it is writing sgned by mng. You are no longer under contract, so you should be able to leave w/o paying fees...with the 30 day notice.
Good luck...and re read you lease to make sure you didn't miss any clauses. And show your lease to you mng.
you are NOT responsible for any rent beyond your occupancy. If you gave a notice to vacate written or other wise and you are out of the current address by the 1st of the following month and you have no damage charges they cannot make you pay a dime
no, you dont have to pay at your place. it was stated in a verbal agreement. and believe me collections will laugh in his or her face
What state are you in?
That does not sound right. If you are a ';tenant at will'; (that is, you have no lease at all), the rules change. Usually, you only have to give 2 weeks notice to move out and the landlord has no right to demand any further rent from you. I'm not a lawyer, it's been a while since I've looked up landlord-tenant law, and it may vary state to state. What state are you in?
P.S. The notice should be in writing.
Is there any mention of ';month-to-month'; rentals in the lease you had? Did you sign a ';month-to-month'; rental agreement?Am i responsible for next mo rent if i move out this mo on a mo to mo rental lease?
THEY are trying to scam you. If you are on a month to month, you can move out whenever.... I have seen this so many times.. they are after free money..
I would say NO, you do not owe another month rent to the slum lord. But I guess he will have the option to take you to small claims court. SO If I wewre you I'd document every single little thing I did or said to both the manager and slum lord. GOOD LUCK
No.. You don't have to pay. Just leave on the the date that is still covered with your payment and you have no obligation to pay for the next month's rental.
as long as you gave at least the amount of notice that is in the lease agreement, you don't owe it. they are just trying to intimdate you into paying another months rent
Law varies by state, but on a month to month rental you must give 30 days notice in writing. So if you move and do NOT give notice YES you are responsible for next month's rent. The Landlord needs leed time to clean, fix, and advertise his property.
You should have gotten the 30 day notice in writing. Also, if you have a lease stating that you can move out on any date, I believe you are still obligated to give the 30 day notice.
If you are currently month to month, I would go back to mng and give a 30 day notice and have it is writing sgned by mng. You are no longer under contract, so you should be able to leave w/o paying fees...with the 30 day notice.
Good luck...and re read you lease to make sure you didn't miss any clauses. And show your lease to you mng.
you are NOT responsible for any rent beyond your occupancy. If you gave a notice to vacate written or other wise and you are out of the current address by the 1st of the following month and you have no damage charges they cannot make you pay a dime
no, you dont have to pay at your place. it was stated in a verbal agreement. and believe me collections will laugh in his or her face
Which rental lease is valid ?
I have a signed rental lease with a company on my apartment through April 2010. This company was bought out and the new company wants to change all the rules of my lease without providing me with a new lease stating such. Don't they have to honor the conditions on the original lease I signed first ? Thanks...Which rental lease is valid ?
Your old lease is valid until April 2010, they can not change any rules prior to that date.Which rental lease is valid ?
What rules of your lease ? ANYTHING not contained in the original lease is subject to change. The actual terms of the original lease transfer to the new owners, but the new owners are able to change other rules at will, as long as those changes do not violate the terms of the original lease. Therefore, rules concerning parking, quiet hours, etc. are subject to change, as long as they are not defined in the terms of the original lease.
The new company/owner HAS to honor the terms of the old lease.
If they give you trouble about this, you can contact the attorney general office in your state and file a complaint.
Tell the new owner that you will be glad to honor the new requirements when your old lease expires.
And of course, if you don't want to, plan on moving before signing a new lease.
they acquired the original lease so they are bound by its terms thru April 2010. When they acquired the property they acquired all leases also. they cannot just change the leases.
You do not have to agree to any changes they desire.
Yes, your old lease supersedes the new one they are trying to place on you. You don't have to sign the new contract until after April 10'.
if they change it then they've broken the lease and you can walk. otherwise you're golden until april 2010.
Your old lease is valid until April 2010, they can not change any rules prior to that date.Which rental lease is valid ?
What rules of your lease ? ANYTHING not contained in the original lease is subject to change. The actual terms of the original lease transfer to the new owners, but the new owners are able to change other rules at will, as long as those changes do not violate the terms of the original lease. Therefore, rules concerning parking, quiet hours, etc. are subject to change, as long as they are not defined in the terms of the original lease.
The new company/owner HAS to honor the terms of the old lease.
If they give you trouble about this, you can contact the attorney general office in your state and file a complaint.
Tell the new owner that you will be glad to honor the new requirements when your old lease expires.
And of course, if you don't want to, plan on moving before signing a new lease.
they acquired the original lease so they are bound by its terms thru April 2010. When they acquired the property they acquired all leases also. they cannot just change the leases.
You do not have to agree to any changes they desire.
Yes, your old lease supersedes the new one they are trying to place on you. You don't have to sign the new contract until after April 10'.
if they change it then they've broken the lease and you can walk. otherwise you're golden until april 2010.
I am trying to find a rental lease agreement for canada..?
i need a rental lease agreement even if i can copy and paste it.. im here in canada so a canadian one would be nice but if not if it does not spesify the state it would be cool !!! please help me!!!I am trying to find a rental lease agreement for canada..?
You can get these from Staples or Grand and Toy, probably will cost about a dollar.
You can get these from Staples or Grand and Toy, probably will cost about a dollar.
Can i break a rental lease to buy a house by colo state law?
No, the lease is legally binding unless you can make an arrangement with your landlord to get out of the lease.Can i break a rental lease to buy a house by colo state law?
you may want to talk to the landlord and offer to pay for the news paper ad to get it rented out for them ...........ive done it and the landlord was very happyCan i break a rental lease to buy a house by colo state law?
I dont know Colorado's Real Estate law.....therefore its best to ask a lawyer or call one of your local Realtors. Having said that you can try either of these....(1) check your lease to see if it is OK to sub-lease the time you have left on your lease or (2) talk to your Landlord and ask if it is OK to buy out your lease, if so have him or her agree to the ';out'; price, have it in writing and then go to your Buying Agent and tell them that you will purchase a house only if the Seller will pay (as part of the Purchase Agreement) the agreed upon ';out'; amount to your present Landlord. That should take care of it for you if everyone agrees, your mortgage program allows it and if its legal it your state. Make those calls to the proper people ----------its the best way to get good help.
you may want to talk to the landlord and offer to pay for the news paper ad to get it rented out for them ...........ive done it and the landlord was very happyCan i break a rental lease to buy a house by colo state law?
I dont know Colorado's Real Estate law.....therefore its best to ask a lawyer or call one of your local Realtors. Having said that you can try either of these....(1) check your lease to see if it is OK to sub-lease the time you have left on your lease or (2) talk to your Landlord and ask if it is OK to buy out your lease, if so have him or her agree to the ';out'; price, have it in writing and then go to your Buying Agent and tell them that you will purchase a house only if the Seller will pay (as part of the Purchase Agreement) the agreed upon ';out'; amount to your present Landlord. That should take care of it for you if everyone agrees, your mortgage program allows it and if its legal it your state. Make those calls to the proper people ----------its the best way to get good help.
Uniform rental lease contract?
I have just received a job offer about 70 miles away from my apartment. My lease is due next month. However, I have moved out of my apartment. Is there a uniform apartment rental lease agreement that says if you have a job 50 miles or more away from your residence you can move without paying your rent or penalties? My Landlord wants me to pay next month's rent. What recourse do I have? My contract says if I move out before the lease expires I will pay 2mths rent and forfeit my depositUniform rental lease contract?
Every state has different laws, but I have never heard of one that allows you to get out of the lease because you move out of the area. You can check on your state's web site for regulations regarding rentals though!
You may be better off paying the one month left on the lease and getting your deposit back than losing 2 months and the deposit. There isn't much you can do about it :(
:( sorry!
Good luck with the new job!
Every state has different laws, but I have never heard of one that allows you to get out of the lease because you move out of the area. You can check on your state's web site for regulations regarding rentals though!
You may be better off paying the one month left on the lease and getting your deposit back than losing 2 months and the deposit. There isn't much you can do about it :(
:( sorry!
Good luck with the new job!
Rental Lease Agreement?
I am planning on moving out of state 4 months before my lease expires. I am considering breaking my lease and I'm wondering what steps I should take to do this.
My lease does not allow me to sublet and I would like to know what would be the best way to approach my landlord in this situation.Rental Lease Agreement?
Well there are usually certain terms by which a lease agreement can be broke, and its different depending on the lease holder. For example some landlords require a 2 month notice and will then allow the lease to terminate, you should check and see if any such agreement is stated on you copy of the lease. Other then that you would have to speak to your landlord about a way in which you can settle it fairly.Rental Lease Agreement?
I was in a similar situation and I was able to move into an apartment that was managed by the same company. if you live in a complex that is managed by a large company ask if you can move to another one of their communities without a penalty for breaking the lease.eyeshadow coupons
My lease does not allow me to sublet and I would like to know what would be the best way to approach my landlord in this situation.Rental Lease Agreement?
Well there are usually certain terms by which a lease agreement can be broke, and its different depending on the lease holder. For example some landlords require a 2 month notice and will then allow the lease to terminate, you should check and see if any such agreement is stated on you copy of the lease. Other then that you would have to speak to your landlord about a way in which you can settle it fairly.Rental Lease Agreement?
I was in a similar situation and I was able to move into an apartment that was managed by the same company. if you live in a complex that is managed by a large company ask if you can move to another one of their communities without a penalty for breaking the lease.
My rental lease ends at the end of the month.If I don't pay the rent,can they just take my security Deposit?
Unless the manager tells you different the rent goes month to month. Unless the lease says different. Don't let any one OTHER than your lawyer or the manager tell you different. READ the lease.My rental lease ends at the end of the month.If I don't pay the rent,can they just take my security Deposit?
They can take your security deposit, and evict you.
Security deposits are not meant to pay your last months rent or any of your rent during your tenancy period. Look at your lease or rental agreement, I bet it states that.
They can take your security deposit, and evict you.
Security deposits are not meant to pay your last months rent or any of your rent during your tenancy period. Look at your lease or rental agreement, I bet it states that.
It's time for me to renew my rental lease and I was quoted a price of 659 + cable & W/D. However....?
Today is the deadline and when I went to the office to finalize the renewal, they told me that it's not 659 it's 775 + cable %26amp; W/D. How can I get the $659.00 deal. I don't really have the money to find a new place in 2 months.It's time for me to renew my rental lease and I was quoted a price of 659 + cable %26amp; W/D. However....?
Who told you it was $659, and do you have that offer in writing?
If it was a verbal offer only ... you're out of luck.It's time for me to renew my rental lease and I was quoted a price of 659 + cable %26amp; W/D. However....?
Unless you have written documentation of that $659 you are out of luck.
If $659 was what you were paying previously then $775 will be the rent for your new lease.
It is normal to raise the rent when the lease is renewed.
if you have nothing in writing that states that was the agreement then there is no way you can. you will have to agree to the present deal or leave.
Who told you it was $659, and do you have that offer in writing?
If it was a verbal offer only ... you're out of luck.It's time for me to renew my rental lease and I was quoted a price of 659 + cable %26amp; W/D. However....?
Unless you have written documentation of that $659 you are out of luck.
If $659 was what you were paying previously then $775 will be the rent for your new lease.
It is normal to raise the rent when the lease is renewed.
if you have nothing in writing that states that was the agreement then there is no way you can. you will have to agree to the present deal or leave.
I heard FL passed a new law on getting out car lease under 90 days. If true is it for rental lease to?
If you are referring to breaking a residential rental lease in some time period less than the lease states, no. Florida law continues to support legal residential leases for the time period for which you originally signed.
If i have a one year rental lease can my land lord break it without notice and for no reason
i moved in in december of 2007 with a one year lease not a month to month. I paid my rent today and the landlord told me her hubby and her like to move back in at the end of the month and we had to leave. This is only a 3 week notice and for no reason at all my lease don't end till december of 2008. This is in new port richey , Florida. 34652 is the zip.If i have a one year rental lease can my land lord break it without notice and for no reason
These laws are governed by the individual state. I highly recommend you go to this site immediatly...http://www.hud.gov/local/fl/renting/tena鈥?/a>
A lease is a legally bound contract. He may not just kick you out. If you are in default of this lease, he must go through a legal process to get you evicted. He must obtain a court order from a judge. If you are not in default of the lease agreement you have every legal right to stay unitl the end of the lease. He may not threaten you in any way if you choose to leave. He must still abide by the lease.You and the landlord may, however come to an agreement to terminate the lease. If you choose this, I would highly recommend you get a signed and noortized copy of the agreement. The above site has links to a few places that refer to your situation. Please go read it or you may get screwed.
Absolutely Ed, If you choose to agree to end the lease, you should demand he pay your moving expenses and additional compensation. You can legally demand to get paid to leave.If i have a one year rental lease can my land lord break it without notice and for no reason
They are being jerks. You would win in court but it's not worth the effort . THe landlord would hate you and you did nothing wrong. See if they will pay you a bonus for moving early. Tell them that a longtime landlord said that your landlords know that they can't sign a lease and then tell you to move out..... that they should do the right thing and give you $2,500 to hit the road. /
Wow, that's really unfair. However, you are going to have to read your lease and see if it says anything about that. It might. It might say something like if the landlord chooses to move back in you have to vacate the premises. If it does, you've been badly shafted indeed.
I would read your lease very closely to see what the termination provisions are. Usually, your landlord has to give you 30 days notice at a minimum. But to really fight it, you would need to go to court.
A landlord can take back their property at any time, but must give you a full 30 day notice. They do not have to give you a reason.
These laws are governed by the individual state. I highly recommend you go to this site immediatly...http://www.hud.gov/local/fl/renting/tena鈥?/a>
A lease is a legally bound contract. He may not just kick you out. If you are in default of this lease, he must go through a legal process to get you evicted. He must obtain a court order from a judge. If you are not in default of the lease agreement you have every legal right to stay unitl the end of the lease. He may not threaten you in any way if you choose to leave. He must still abide by the lease.You and the landlord may, however come to an agreement to terminate the lease. If you choose this, I would highly recommend you get a signed and noortized copy of the agreement. The above site has links to a few places that refer to your situation. Please go read it or you may get screwed.
Absolutely Ed, If you choose to agree to end the lease, you should demand he pay your moving expenses and additional compensation. You can legally demand to get paid to leave.If i have a one year rental lease can my land lord break it without notice and for no reason
They are being jerks. You would win in court but it's not worth the effort . THe landlord would hate you and you did nothing wrong. See if they will pay you a bonus for moving early. Tell them that a longtime landlord said that your landlords know that they can't sign a lease and then tell you to move out..... that they should do the right thing and give you $2,500 to hit the road. /
Wow, that's really unfair. However, you are going to have to read your lease and see if it says anything about that. It might. It might say something like if the landlord chooses to move back in you have to vacate the premises. If it does, you've been badly shafted indeed.
I would read your lease very closely to see what the termination provisions are. Usually, your landlord has to give you 30 days notice at a minimum. But to really fight it, you would need to go to court.
A landlord can take back their property at any time, but must give you a full 30 day notice. They do not have to give you a reason.
If a house rental lease has a date of march 1 2007 to feb 28 2007 is lease invalid ?
What date was it signed? If signed on or about 3/1/07 it would be presumed to be a typo on the expiration date. Most likely the language stipulates the term of one year. One year from the date it was signed pretty solidly proves the intents of the parties if you tried to get out based upon this typo. The lease is almost certainly valid.If a house rental lease has a date of march 1 2007 to feb 28 2007 is lease invalid ?
That would obviously be a typo. I'd contact the landlord and get it corrected, but you'd look pretty silly if you are planning to argue in court for example that you shouldn't be held to the lease beyond 2/28/07. And the landlord would look just as silly if he or she tried to argue that the least wasn't valid after 2/28/07.
That would obviously be a typo. I'd contact the landlord and get it corrected, but you'd look pretty silly if you are planning to argue in court for example that you shouldn't be held to the lease beyond 2/28/07. And the landlord would look just as silly if he or she tried to argue that the least wasn't valid after 2/28/07.
How to break an apartment rental lease without penalty?
CaliforniaHow to break an apartment rental lease without penalty?
You have to sue and have a judge decide you can leave with no penalty. There is no other way to do this, other then the landlord no one has the authority to get you out of a contract.How to break an apartment rental lease without penalty?
It's not going to happen unless you can show that the landlord breached the lease agreement. Read your lease. Nearly ALL requirements of said lease are based upon tenant compliance.
I operate several hundred rental properties, and have had ONE successful attempt to terminate a lease early. It was involved with a military situation, where the main tenant got called to Iraq as a National Guard member. I didn't quibble.
If you are active duty military and get deployed, you can break your lease without penalty. Otherwise, your best option is to talk with your landlord and see if they will work on renting it out to someone else and use the new tenant as a reason to voluntarily terminate the lease. You could also sublet it yourself if that is permitted in your lease.
You will need to contact the landlord and see if you can find a subletter to live there and pay the rent. The landlord will be interested in maintaining the income stream associated with the apartment which is where finding a suitable sub-letter comes in. Barring that or health and safety issues with the apartment, there is no way to break a lease without penalty or putting yourself at risk of a lawsuit.
You cannot unless the unit becomes uninhabitable, such as due to fire, and is not repaired within 30 days.eyeshadow coupons
You have to sue and have a judge decide you can leave with no penalty. There is no other way to do this, other then the landlord no one has the authority to get you out of a contract.How to break an apartment rental lease without penalty?
It's not going to happen unless you can show that the landlord breached the lease agreement. Read your lease. Nearly ALL requirements of said lease are based upon tenant compliance.
I operate several hundred rental properties, and have had ONE successful attempt to terminate a lease early. It was involved with a military situation, where the main tenant got called to Iraq as a National Guard member. I didn't quibble.
If you are active duty military and get deployed, you can break your lease without penalty. Otherwise, your best option is to talk with your landlord and see if they will work on renting it out to someone else and use the new tenant as a reason to voluntarily terminate the lease. You could also sublet it yourself if that is permitted in your lease.
You will need to contact the landlord and see if you can find a subletter to live there and pay the rent. The landlord will be interested in maintaining the income stream associated with the apartment which is where finding a suitable sub-letter comes in. Barring that or health and safety issues with the apartment, there is no way to break a lease without penalty or putting yourself at risk of a lawsuit.
You cannot unless the unit becomes uninhabitable, such as due to fire, and is not repaired within 30 days.
Where do i pick up a basic rental lease?
A basic rental agreement can be downloaded for free at this site/
http://www.docstoc.com/search/rental-agr鈥?/a>
Choose the one the best fits your need and you can modify it to suit your particular needs.Where do i pick up a basic rental lease?
If you are asking this question you probably need to know more about rental and renters.
I suggest that you join the Apartment House Association in your local area where you live.
They have local forms that conform to your area. They also have credit reporting firms they can refer you too as well as other renter and rental questions and other questions that might arise.
It cost to join, however, it might be worth the savings and knowledge you will obtain.
If all you are seeking is the forms the others on this forum offered valued solutions by sending you to Staple, Office Depot and Wall-Mart and most stationary stores.
I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.
';FIGHT ON';Where do i pick up a basic rental lease?
You can buy these forms tailored to your state. They are are the bookstore or online. Once you have it, edit it for your use.
Go to someplace like Office Depot or Staples. They usually sell the kind where you just fill in the blanks.
http://www.docstoc.com/search/rental-agr鈥?/a>
Choose the one the best fits your need and you can modify it to suit your particular needs.Where do i pick up a basic rental lease?
If you are asking this question you probably need to know more about rental and renters.
I suggest that you join the Apartment House Association in your local area where you live.
They have local forms that conform to your area. They also have credit reporting firms they can refer you too as well as other renter and rental questions and other questions that might arise.
It cost to join, however, it might be worth the savings and knowledge you will obtain.
If all you are seeking is the forms the others on this forum offered valued solutions by sending you to Staple, Office Depot and Wall-Mart and most stationary stores.
I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.
';FIGHT ON';Where do i pick up a basic rental lease?
You can buy these forms tailored to your state. They are are the bookstore or online. Once you have it, edit it for your use.
Go to someplace like Office Depot or Staples. They usually sell the kind where you just fill in the blanks.
I signed a rental lease for $629 a month and then a few months later the same apartment is going for $500?
this is bull****. Tell me what I can do.I signed a rental lease for $629 a month and then a few months later the same apartment is going for $500?
At the time you signed your lease the $629 was the going price. However, with the declining real estate market, the current price is only $500.
Unfortunately, for you, you have a legal obligation to pay the $629 monthly lease for the duration of the lease. You could speak to the management firm or owner about renegotiating although if I were the manager I would see no reason in doing so as there would be additional benefit for me.
Perhaps you could renegotiate your lease for a longer period of time at an in between amount that could be favorable for both of you. You won't know until you try.I signed a rental lease for $629 a month and then a few months later the same apartment is going for $500?
Their is nothing you can do.A deal is a deal and you agreed on the price. Rents sometimes change due to supply and demand and market conditions---that doesn't require the owner to adjust the existing Leases. Put the shoe on the other foot--what if they rented it for $750---how would you feel if the landlord jacked up your rent in the middle of a Lease ? You are free to renegotiate your rent when your Lease is up for renewal or move.
It's not bull. You signed and agreement to pay a certain price for a certian amount of time.
Look at it this way, if you purchased a car two month ago, and now the same car is selling for a lower price...do you really believe that the dealership should pay you the difference?
The time to re-negotiate your lease price is when your lease comes up for renewal.
At the time you signed your lease, the market value of your unit was 629. Now it has dropped.
You can go talk to your leasing office.
But there is nothing you can do.
You signed a contract to pay 629 per month. You are bound by that contract until it expires. Your land lord does not have to give you the lower amount.
You can ask for a reduction (if that is the new normal price and not a introductory offer) and if they want to keep you they'll negotiate. Otherwise, you pay what your lease says until it's finished and then you move.
You can't do anything. There's nothing illegal for a landlord to change the rental amount from unit to unit.
A lease is a binding contract. You're stuck.
Let me ask you this, if the price went up, would you want your landlord to raise your rent?
do it.
At the time you signed your lease the $629 was the going price. However, with the declining real estate market, the current price is only $500.
Unfortunately, for you, you have a legal obligation to pay the $629 monthly lease for the duration of the lease. You could speak to the management firm or owner about renegotiating although if I were the manager I would see no reason in doing so as there would be additional benefit for me.
Perhaps you could renegotiate your lease for a longer period of time at an in between amount that could be favorable for both of you. You won't know until you try.I signed a rental lease for $629 a month and then a few months later the same apartment is going for $500?
Their is nothing you can do.A deal is a deal and you agreed on the price. Rents sometimes change due to supply and demand and market conditions---that doesn't require the owner to adjust the existing Leases. Put the shoe on the other foot--what if they rented it for $750---how would you feel if the landlord jacked up your rent in the middle of a Lease ? You are free to renegotiate your rent when your Lease is up for renewal or move.
It's not bull. You signed and agreement to pay a certain price for a certian amount of time.
Look at it this way, if you purchased a car two month ago, and now the same car is selling for a lower price...do you really believe that the dealership should pay you the difference?
The time to re-negotiate your lease price is when your lease comes up for renewal.
At the time you signed your lease, the market value of your unit was 629. Now it has dropped.
You can go talk to your leasing office.
But there is nothing you can do.
You signed a contract to pay 629 per month. You are bound by that contract until it expires. Your land lord does not have to give you the lower amount.
You can ask for a reduction (if that is the new normal price and not a introductory offer) and if they want to keep you they'll negotiate. Otherwise, you pay what your lease says until it's finished and then you move.
You can't do anything. There's nothing illegal for a landlord to change the rental amount from unit to unit.
A lease is a binding contract. You're stuck.
Let me ask you this, if the price went up, would you want your landlord to raise your rent?
do it.
Fixed term rental lease agreement?
Please only answer this if you know what you're talking about.I have a fixed term rental agreement in the state of Hawaii. According to the lease, after the fixed term ends on August 31, it will become a month to month agreement and we would be required to give 28 days notice prior to vacating. We informed out landlord that we would be vacating on August 31 and now he is trying to say that we owe him for September's rent also since we didn't give 28 days notice. Doesn't a fixed term agreement end on the last day of the agreement (August 31) and we would therefore not be required to give 28 days notice unless we stayed until September 1? Trying to avoid going to small claims court. Hawaii code if you really wanna help me out with understanding this. http://www.hawaii.gov/dcca/areas/ocp/lan鈥?/a>
In addition, he notifed us that there would be an increase in rent on August 15. Doesn't that require 30 days notice to implement?Fixed term rental lease agreement?
Edited:
(page 13) Fixed-Term Rentals:
Termination [of lease] is automatic and there is no notice requirement.
You sound correct in what you think. It doesn't say anything about raising rent in a fixed-term agreement, only about 45 days notice to raise rent in a month to month agreement.
I would just copy this page and highlight all of the information and give it to your landlord. Keep a highlighted copy for yourself. Doesn't sound like your landlord is doing things right.Fixed term rental lease agreement?
Interesting codes.
You needed to give notice July 31 if you did not wish to automatically go month to month. So your landlord is sort of correct, you owe rent, but you only owe for 30 days after you informed him, he has to pro-rate September.
Hawaii requires 45 days notice to any rent increase, so your landlord is incorrect, he can not raise the rent until 45 from Aug 15th.
Even tho your lease term expires on Aug 31, you still have to give your landlord his 28 day notice (most require 30). So you will have to pay the addition month.
On the other hand, he has to give you 30 days notice to raise the rent.
Maybe you can work something out and just pay for half of Sept since you gave him notice mid August.
Well sweety, Hawaii state law requires YOU, the tenant. to give the landlord no less than 28 days written notice to terminate your tenancy
';B. Tenants. When it is the tenant who wishes to terminate the tenancy, the tenant must give the landlord written notice no less than 28 days before the anticipated termination date. The tenant is responsible for payment of rent through the date stated in the termination notice';
Interesting, it appears that not only is the statute poorly written (and conceived) the literature from the state agency that is supposed to help is also written in a less than clear manner.
I read thru that website and did not find anything regarding a 28 day notice. However, if your lease specifically calls for a 28 day notice (most call for 30 days when the tenants intent is not to renew or holdover) then the landlord should abide by it. I can only hope you give a written notice so you will have proof that you did the right thing. I found another website that might be helpful. Good luck
In addition, he notifed us that there would be an increase in rent on August 15. Doesn't that require 30 days notice to implement?Fixed term rental lease agreement?
Edited:
(page 13) Fixed-Term Rentals:
Termination [of lease] is automatic and there is no notice requirement.
You sound correct in what you think. It doesn't say anything about raising rent in a fixed-term agreement, only about 45 days notice to raise rent in a month to month agreement.
I would just copy this page and highlight all of the information and give it to your landlord. Keep a highlighted copy for yourself. Doesn't sound like your landlord is doing things right.Fixed term rental lease agreement?
Interesting codes.
You needed to give notice July 31 if you did not wish to automatically go month to month. So your landlord is sort of correct, you owe rent, but you only owe for 30 days after you informed him, he has to pro-rate September.
Hawaii requires 45 days notice to any rent increase, so your landlord is incorrect, he can not raise the rent until 45 from Aug 15th.
Even tho your lease term expires on Aug 31, you still have to give your landlord his 28 day notice (most require 30). So you will have to pay the addition month.
On the other hand, he has to give you 30 days notice to raise the rent.
Maybe you can work something out and just pay for half of Sept since you gave him notice mid August.
Well sweety, Hawaii state law requires YOU, the tenant. to give the landlord no less than 28 days written notice to terminate your tenancy
';B. Tenants. When it is the tenant who wishes to terminate the tenancy, the tenant must give the landlord written notice no less than 28 days before the anticipated termination date. The tenant is responsible for payment of rent through the date stated in the termination notice';
Interesting, it appears that not only is the statute poorly written (and conceived) the literature from the state agency that is supposed to help is also written in a less than clear manner.
I read thru that website and did not find anything regarding a 28 day notice. However, if your lease specifically calls for a 28 day notice (most call for 30 days when the tenants intent is not to renew or holdover) then the landlord should abide by it. I can only hope you give a written notice so you will have proof that you did the right thing. I found another website that might be helpful. Good luck
Do i have 3 days after signing, to break a rental lease in north carolina?
Only if it's stated in your lease, or an addendum that you and the landlord signed at the time the lease was signed. If not, you'll be out your security deposit and any prepaid rent.Do i have 3 days after signing, to break a rental lease in north carolina?
Have you taken possession of the property? (moved in yet?). I believe if you have not moved in, you still can. But, the landlord my penalize you on the deposit/ he may not return all or a portion of it to you.
If you have already moved in, you may not be able to break it.
I suggest you go the the website below for legal adviseDo i have 3 days after signing, to break a rental lease in north carolina?
Depends on state law... when you signed your lease did you sign a 3 day recession period? If you had the 3 days you had to be made aware that you had the 3 days.
Have you taken possession of the property? (moved in yet?). I believe if you have not moved in, you still can. But, the landlord my penalize you on the deposit/ he may not return all or a portion of it to you.
If you have already moved in, you may not be able to break it.
I suggest you go the the website below for legal adviseDo i have 3 days after signing, to break a rental lease in north carolina?
Depends on state law... when you signed your lease did you sign a 3 day recession period? If you had the 3 days you had to be made aware that you had the 3 days.
Question about a rental lease?
Last week my house got broken into. I moved out the next day. I felt very unsafe living there after that. I'm a single mother with 2 small children. My landlord is now trying to make me pay for the remainder of my lease (which isn't up until Feb 08) and trying to make me pay for the door. I did not break my door in, the intruders did. I also paid a $400 deposit. The house (other than the back door) is in the same shape as when I moved in. I even cleaned everything up really nice. I live in Alabama by the way if that makes a difference. Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.Question about a rental lease?
Did you get a police report for this break-in? If you did, you should not be responsible for damages to the door. I am not sure you have any legal grounds to break the lease agreement. I would consult a lawyer and see what the specifics are in Alabama. Either way, if you don't feel safe, you are doing the right thing by moving your children and yourself, even if you end up paying the remainder of the lease.Question about a rental lease?
how exactly, i am dealing with the same thing as yours. my apartment got broke in about three weeks ago. i am going to talk with landlord about releasing me out of complex this week. what i did is: 1, make a police report, so apartment shouldn't make you pay for door damage. 2. seeking legal aid, find an affordable attorney, better be a female lawyer. let her talk to your landlord.
i am a single woman, i know how hard for you to get through this alone. you should know this, you don't need to buy you way out in this case.
The landlord has every right to expect payment. You broke the lease.
Having your apartment broken into is not a reason to break your lease. You landlord has every right to seek damages by your actions. As far as the door, no...you should not be held responsible unless it clearly states you are in your lease.
Did you get a police report for this break-in? If you did, you should not be responsible for damages to the door. I am not sure you have any legal grounds to break the lease agreement. I would consult a lawyer and see what the specifics are in Alabama. Either way, if you don't feel safe, you are doing the right thing by moving your children and yourself, even if you end up paying the remainder of the lease.Question about a rental lease?
how exactly, i am dealing with the same thing as yours. my apartment got broke in about three weeks ago. i am going to talk with landlord about releasing me out of complex this week. what i did is: 1, make a police report, so apartment shouldn't make you pay for door damage. 2. seeking legal aid, find an affordable attorney, better be a female lawyer. let her talk to your landlord.
i am a single woman, i know how hard for you to get through this alone. you should know this, you don't need to buy you way out in this case.
The landlord has every right to expect payment. You broke the lease.
Having your apartment broken into is not a reason to break your lease. You landlord has every right to seek damages by your actions. As far as the door, no...you should not be held responsible unless it clearly states you are in your lease.
If my rental lease reads ending May 9th, 2006 would I give notice April 9th or do I have to stay until June 9?
We want out of our rental lease and we are not sure if it is reading as if we can leave May 9th or not. Would appreaciate any info.If my rental lease reads ending May 9th, 2006 would I give notice April 9th or do I have to stay until June 9?
You would give notice April 9th and stay until May 9th.
Read your lease again. If it ends May 9th, that's it. No more.....)(If my rental lease reads ending May 9th, 2006 would I give notice April 9th or do I have to stay until June 9?
I use to be an apartment manager..give notice April 9th so you can leave may 9makeup powder coupons
You would give notice April 9th and stay until May 9th.
Read your lease again. If it ends May 9th, that's it. No more.....)(If my rental lease reads ending May 9th, 2006 would I give notice April 9th or do I have to stay until June 9?
I use to be an apartment manager..give notice April 9th so you can leave may 9
Is rental lease terms in UK legislation?
In some countries, minimum lease terms apply to all tenancies to protect the rights of both parties. Is there a similar thing in the UK?
Being legislation means that it prevails over inconsistent lease terms in common law contracts (ie, if the owner/agent sneaks in very unfavourable terms to the lease)Is rental lease terms in UK legislation?
Unless otherwise specified, all Uk residential rentals are a one year assured shorthold tenancy with a six month break clause. The exceptions are holiday lets.
Holdiay lets used as a means of circumventing the ASH tenancy rules are invalid.
The situation for business tenancies is different and governed by the 1954 Law of Property Act. There are no minimum terms.
Being legislation means that it prevails over inconsistent lease terms in common law contracts (ie, if the owner/agent sneaks in very unfavourable terms to the lease)Is rental lease terms in UK legislation?
Unless otherwise specified, all Uk residential rentals are a one year assured shorthold tenancy with a six month break clause. The exceptions are holiday lets.
Holdiay lets used as a means of circumventing the ASH tenancy rules are invalid.
The situation for business tenancies is different and governed by the 1954 Law of Property Act. There are no minimum terms.
Can I break a rental lease?
The plumbing in the bathroom doesn't work. We moved into the house on May 1st, the water hasn't ran in the tub, and the knobs fell off after the first attempt the maintenance man had at fixing it. He promised to return and I have written letters and made numerous calls. Whatever is flushed down the toilet comes up into the yard. Should I call the city and report this or the better business bureau, what can I do, I really want to move, but do not want to be paying rent for a piece of house that is not worth a dime.Can I break a rental lease?
SURE you can, but be prepared to pay the consequences for so doing.
READ your lease, carefully.
Consider consulting a local real estate attorney, initial consultation cheap or free.
Find out if your state/locality has a rent abatement scheme.
Sounds like you have a paper trail of problems with the housing being reported to him and him not resolving them. Send him a letter (two, first class and certified mail, return receipt), summarizing everything, when you reported each problem first, subsequent reports, and his failure to remedy the problems. Give him two weeks (NO, 1 week) from letter to address the problems, and tell him that if he has not that you will consider he has breached the lease and failed to fulfill his responsibilities and obligations. Further state that the plumbing problems and dysfunctions are a health hazard and make housing Uninhabitable. Report it to housing, to zoning, to health in your community at that point, and move out.
Be prepared to have to sue to get back your security and that he might sue for you breaking lease and you have to countersue.Can I break a rental lease?
Under those conditions you CAN break the lease, however there's a procedure. Notify the owner by certified mail of all the discrepancies, give him a certain amount of time (prob 30 days) to make all the corrections or else you will seek to terminate the lease, in that case he might be liable for your moving expenses and other incurred expenses like attorneys fees if this ends up in court.
Good luck~
Your local free help cemtre like citizens advice. They will more than likely tell you to write a letter or a solicitor to write and say if its not repaired etc he has broken the contract he had with you and you are therefore left with no option for hygeine reasons but to leave. YOu could also ring you local authority about the water leak, they should come out (drains sewer department!!) probably blocked drain and fixed in a jiffy
Contact Legal Aid and ask them about breaking your lease. I would NOT live in an apt. that is in such disrepair you have a slumlord for a landlord. Look for another place to live and give your 30 days notice to move if repairs are not done correctly. If not done then time to move. Do document the repairs needing to be done and take pictures as proof. Best Wishes.
call the city and get a report made so you don't break the lease without ruining your credit
you cannot break a lease.
SURE you can, but be prepared to pay the consequences for so doing.
READ your lease, carefully.
Consider consulting a local real estate attorney, initial consultation cheap or free.
Find out if your state/locality has a rent abatement scheme.
Sounds like you have a paper trail of problems with the housing being reported to him and him not resolving them. Send him a letter (two, first class and certified mail, return receipt), summarizing everything, when you reported each problem first, subsequent reports, and his failure to remedy the problems. Give him two weeks (NO, 1 week) from letter to address the problems, and tell him that if he has not that you will consider he has breached the lease and failed to fulfill his responsibilities and obligations. Further state that the plumbing problems and dysfunctions are a health hazard and make housing Uninhabitable. Report it to housing, to zoning, to health in your community at that point, and move out.
Be prepared to have to sue to get back your security and that he might sue for you breaking lease and you have to countersue.Can I break a rental lease?
Under those conditions you CAN break the lease, however there's a procedure. Notify the owner by certified mail of all the discrepancies, give him a certain amount of time (prob 30 days) to make all the corrections or else you will seek to terminate the lease, in that case he might be liable for your moving expenses and other incurred expenses like attorneys fees if this ends up in court.
Good luck~
Your local free help cemtre like citizens advice. They will more than likely tell you to write a letter or a solicitor to write and say if its not repaired etc he has broken the contract he had with you and you are therefore left with no option for hygeine reasons but to leave. YOu could also ring you local authority about the water leak, they should come out (drains sewer department!!) probably blocked drain and fixed in a jiffy
Contact Legal Aid and ask them about breaking your lease. I would NOT live in an apt. that is in such disrepair you have a slumlord for a landlord. Look for another place to live and give your 30 days notice to move if repairs are not done correctly. If not done then time to move. Do document the repairs needing to be done and take pictures as proof. Best Wishes.
call the city and get a report made so you don't break the lease without ruining your credit
you cannot break a lease.
Just bought a home, but trying to break my rental lease?
We just bought our first home and thought our land lord would understand when we said we would be moving out early. We thought she would just keep the security deposit and let us go but she is making us pay everything. it seems to us the lease doesnt say that we do have to pay the whole thing out. plus once the first year was over, we never signed a formal lease for the second year. she just sent over a paper she typed that asked us to check if we would be renewing the lease or moving out on the specified date. Does this even count as a legal lease, can she really hold us with that? if so is there a way to get out?
PLEASE SOME ONE HELP US?!?!?!Just bought a home, but trying to break my rental lease?
#1: You should have looked into the penalties before buying your house. Bad move to assume anything.
#2: Get a lawyer. This is no place to be seeking sound legal advice.Just bought a home, but trying to break my rental lease?
I was a property manager and this is what out lease stated, if you moved out before your lease is up, you would for-fit the security deposit and pay a break lease fee. You need to find out what your lease states and if it doesn't state anything, then yes she can take you to court and make you pay the balance. The only thing that will save you is something in writing, such as a break lease agreement. Good luck!
The legal stuff depends a lot on which state you live in. Don't ever get in a lawsuit if you can avoid it. It SUCKS. The absolute best thing you can do is COMMUNICATE with your landlady. When you checked the box that said yes we're staying here, you renewed the lease and you indeed promised to rent the place for another year. Its likely she can legally hold you financially responsible for the rent for the term of the lease. The best idea is to help her find a new tenant. You left her in a lurch when you agreed to stay another year, then moved out unexpectedly, so you can't expect her to be very happy about it. I'm a landlord myself. If an emergency came up, like sick folks, lost job, etc. I'm pretty flexible. Especially with tenants who have been good people. When you decided to buy a new house you should have contacted her and talked about it, let her know you'd keep the house clean for propective tenants, make it easy for her to show it and actually look for new renters yourselves. That's all water under the bridge. Call her up and see if you can come up with a solution. Fact is, you bought the house and are moving. How can you help HER get new tenants? If she can rent it again, its unlikely she can charge you rent too. Double dipping is illegal in my state. You see ads for people to take over car leases all the time. the car dealers hold people to the agreements they enter into, so can your landlady. Communication is the key. You have rights, so does your landlady. If you do go to court, it can be risky, but some judges side with tenants despite what they have agreed to do. Use the court route absolutely LAST. Trust me. Talk to her! Sincere good luck! HB
I'm not sure how long you have been in the property, and I'm not sure what country you are in or the legalities there, but in Australia, if your first 1 year lease if over then you are on what is called a continuing lease in which you only need to give 21 days notice to vacate as you are living there on the same terms of the lease without a set period. If you are on a fixed lease and the expirey period is not yet over then you can be liable for each weeks rent until a new tenant can be found, and possibly the agency fee for finding a new tenant which is normally 1 weeks rent.
If your lease if over and you have not signed a new lease agreement, and only the letter to say you would be staying then I presume that you are not on a lease until you've signed on the dotted line, the letter would be only to express your intentions. If in Australia I suggest you contact the consumer trader and tenancy tribunal for further advice or possible action against the agent concerned. Good Luck
For a way to get out of your agreement, you could come to an agreement to help find a new tenant for the property, you could agree to stay in the property till a new tenant is found and pay the finders fee for the new tenant, which is 1 weeks rent. It's all about negotiating with your property manager/landlord.
If an Australain lease, read clause 36.
Not knowing which state you live in this advice my vary as I am from Wisconsin.
The pivotal thing is what exactly was written on this document your landlord asked you to check. Even so this is a pretty iffy to begin with. What the landlord is probably saying that the document is some sort of addendum to the original lease. However, I don't think will fly.
In Wisconsin, if your lease runs out and the landlord has not notified you that they are not renewing the lease, it automatically reverts to a month to month lease. In a M to M lease, all you have to do is give 28 day notice that you are leaving, typically for a move out at the end of the month, since in a M to M lease it assumes that the start date is the beginning of the month.
the cheapest thing to do is check to see if the county has a tenant assistance program.
If nothing else, just chose not to pay the landlord. Under the law, unless you specify, the landlord cannot use the security deposit to pay back rent. Then clean the apartment, document its condition when you leave and see what the landlord does. If the landlord keeps the security deposit for rent, then you can take them to court for usually double the amount of the deposit. If the landlord wants the rent, he will have to take you to court, which will cost them money, but I think you would win.
What does your first lease say about renewing for another year? You need to read the lease and determine what it says. If it says nothing about an automatic renewal then you would be on a month to month tenancy and could terminate with 30 days written notice to the landlord. If you automatically renewed for another year, then you could find someone else to sublease, hope your landlord finds another renter or perhaps you have other options. Nevertheless, I wouldn't pay all the money up front for the remainder of the lease until your landlord has made a reasonable effort to rerent the premises.
PLEASE SOME ONE HELP US?!?!?!Just bought a home, but trying to break my rental lease?
#1: You should have looked into the penalties before buying your house. Bad move to assume anything.
#2: Get a lawyer. This is no place to be seeking sound legal advice.Just bought a home, but trying to break my rental lease?
I was a property manager and this is what out lease stated, if you moved out before your lease is up, you would for-fit the security deposit and pay a break lease fee. You need to find out what your lease states and if it doesn't state anything, then yes she can take you to court and make you pay the balance. The only thing that will save you is something in writing, such as a break lease agreement. Good luck!
The legal stuff depends a lot on which state you live in. Don't ever get in a lawsuit if you can avoid it. It SUCKS. The absolute best thing you can do is COMMUNICATE with your landlady. When you checked the box that said yes we're staying here, you renewed the lease and you indeed promised to rent the place for another year. Its likely she can legally hold you financially responsible for the rent for the term of the lease. The best idea is to help her find a new tenant. You left her in a lurch when you agreed to stay another year, then moved out unexpectedly, so you can't expect her to be very happy about it. I'm a landlord myself. If an emergency came up, like sick folks, lost job, etc. I'm pretty flexible. Especially with tenants who have been good people. When you decided to buy a new house you should have contacted her and talked about it, let her know you'd keep the house clean for propective tenants, make it easy for her to show it and actually look for new renters yourselves. That's all water under the bridge. Call her up and see if you can come up with a solution. Fact is, you bought the house and are moving. How can you help HER get new tenants? If she can rent it again, its unlikely she can charge you rent too. Double dipping is illegal in my state. You see ads for people to take over car leases all the time. the car dealers hold people to the agreements they enter into, so can your landlady. Communication is the key. You have rights, so does your landlady. If you do go to court, it can be risky, but some judges side with tenants despite what they have agreed to do. Use the court route absolutely LAST. Trust me. Talk to her! Sincere good luck! HB
I'm not sure how long you have been in the property, and I'm not sure what country you are in or the legalities there, but in Australia, if your first 1 year lease if over then you are on what is called a continuing lease in which you only need to give 21 days notice to vacate as you are living there on the same terms of the lease without a set period. If you are on a fixed lease and the expirey period is not yet over then you can be liable for each weeks rent until a new tenant can be found, and possibly the agency fee for finding a new tenant which is normally 1 weeks rent.
If your lease if over and you have not signed a new lease agreement, and only the letter to say you would be staying then I presume that you are not on a lease until you've signed on the dotted line, the letter would be only to express your intentions. If in Australia I suggest you contact the consumer trader and tenancy tribunal for further advice or possible action against the agent concerned. Good Luck
For a way to get out of your agreement, you could come to an agreement to help find a new tenant for the property, you could agree to stay in the property till a new tenant is found and pay the finders fee for the new tenant, which is 1 weeks rent. It's all about negotiating with your property manager/landlord.
If an Australain lease, read clause 36.
Not knowing which state you live in this advice my vary as I am from Wisconsin.
The pivotal thing is what exactly was written on this document your landlord asked you to check. Even so this is a pretty iffy to begin with. What the landlord is probably saying that the document is some sort of addendum to the original lease. However, I don't think will fly.
In Wisconsin, if your lease runs out and the landlord has not notified you that they are not renewing the lease, it automatically reverts to a month to month lease. In a M to M lease, all you have to do is give 28 day notice that you are leaving, typically for a move out at the end of the month, since in a M to M lease it assumes that the start date is the beginning of the month.
the cheapest thing to do is check to see if the county has a tenant assistance program.
If nothing else, just chose not to pay the landlord. Under the law, unless you specify, the landlord cannot use the security deposit to pay back rent. Then clean the apartment, document its condition when you leave and see what the landlord does. If the landlord keeps the security deposit for rent, then you can take them to court for usually double the amount of the deposit. If the landlord wants the rent, he will have to take you to court, which will cost them money, but I think you would win.
What does your first lease say about renewing for another year? You need to read the lease and determine what it says. If it says nothing about an automatic renewal then you would be on a month to month tenancy and could terminate with 30 days written notice to the landlord. If you automatically renewed for another year, then you could find someone else to sublease, hope your landlord finds another renter or perhaps you have other options. Nevertheless, I wouldn't pay all the money up front for the remainder of the lease until your landlord has made a reasonable effort to rerent the premises.
If you have a yr. long rental lease, do you have to give 30 day notice to moving out?
Yes you must still give 30 days notice that you are moving at the end of the leaseIf you have a yr. long rental lease, do you have to give 30 day notice to moving out?
Technically you have entered into a 1 year contract and the landlord may hold you legally liable for paying all twelve months rent if you move out.
What is more often the case when these things go to court, is that the court holds you liable for rent until the landlord can find a new tenant - one month, two months, whever.
What you should do is 1) check the terms of your lease to see what it says about leaving early, and 2) negotiate with the landlord. He/She may just say ';fine'; if you give notice, or they may say that you need to pay an extra month's rent or something.
Good luck.
If you have a yr. long rental lease, do you have to give 30 day notice to moving out?
if you are in a house or apartment yes,or you need to read your lease to see what it is.this still will not get you out of the lease unless you find some one to lease it.you need to get it in writing about your security deposit,or how much you will be liable for,or if he will just let you out of the lease all together........get it in writing...keep it for your records just in case he tries to sue you
Check your lease, it should have all the terms in it. Every one is different. If your breaking your lease early it might be a 60 day notice plus a huge fee. If its the end of your lease then they will probably contact you.
I WOULD THAT WAY THEY CAN'T TRY AND MAKE YOU PAY A MOVE OUT FEE OR EVEN TRY BUMP THE LEASE UP SOME MORE....THAT HAPPENED TO ME AND MY HUSBAND..WE HAD A 6 MONTH LEASE WE MOVED OUT WHEN OUR TIME CAME, BUT THEY CHARGED US A MOVE OUT FEE...BUT WE NEVER PAID IT...
Technically you have entered into a 1 year contract and the landlord may hold you legally liable for paying all twelve months rent if you move out.
What is more often the case when these things go to court, is that the court holds you liable for rent until the landlord can find a new tenant - one month, two months, whever.
What you should do is 1) check the terms of your lease to see what it says about leaving early, and 2) negotiate with the landlord. He/She may just say ';fine'; if you give notice, or they may say that you need to pay an extra month's rent or something.
Good luck.
If you have a yr. long rental lease, do you have to give 30 day notice to moving out?
if you are in a house or apartment yes,or you need to read your lease to see what it is.this still will not get you out of the lease unless you find some one to lease it.you need to get it in writing about your security deposit,or how much you will be liable for,or if he will just let you out of the lease all together........get it in writing...keep it for your records just in case he tries to sue you
Check your lease, it should have all the terms in it. Every one is different. If your breaking your lease early it might be a 60 day notice plus a huge fee. If its the end of your lease then they will probably contact you.
I WOULD THAT WAY THEY CAN'T TRY AND MAKE YOU PAY A MOVE OUT FEE OR EVEN TRY BUMP THE LEASE UP SOME MORE....THAT HAPPENED TO ME AND MY HUSBAND..WE HAD A 6 MONTH LEASE WE MOVED OUT WHEN OUR TIME CAME, BUT THEY CHARGED US A MOVE OUT FEE...BUT WE NEVER PAID IT...
Breaking rental lease?
Can you break a rental lease (no penalty costs) in an apartment if you show mortgage papers if you have purchased a new house? I live in the state of Oregon and planning on buying a home in Florida.Breaking rental lease?
Never heard of that. Why would the fact you are buying a house allow you to break the contract? But maybe you could see if you can sub-lease it or Ask to pay a penalty, remember you did sign a contract.Breaking rental lease?
You need to give some advance warning before leaving. If you decide you need to break your lease, explain to the LL you bought a new house and need to be moved into it by July 30...they might retain half of your Security deposit....that's what our company used to do, if the tenant didn't give us atleast 30 days before leaving.
nope. only people that applies to is military personnel being deployed to go to war. there is always a penalty fee involved. the best thing to do is notify your landlord in writing of your expected date to vacate. (give 30days notice) if they want to hold you to the terms of the lease, tenants have the option to do a lease assignment. where you pay a minimal fee to transfer the remainder of the lease into a new assignees name and they take over the remainder of the term. be realistic and negotitate with your landlord.
No, you can't. You have to give notice-if you are renting month to month, you give a month's notice. If you have a year's lease, you are obligated to pay for the months remaining on the lease.
You could talk with management to see if they will work for you, but by law, you must give notice.
Sorry,
I dont think so. A lease is a lease. Most likely you have to pay the equivalent of one moths rent and two weeks notice.
You need to work it out with your Landlord. Most Landlords will break the lease if they have a renter to fill your lease. I had a situation like that where we had a lease and needed to move, my landlord was a Witch. However I approached her nicely and told her that due to finances we can not afford to continue to rent her place. I asked her if we could sublease.
Well she went and rented our place out within 3 weeks and we were free dfrom the lease, Out of amazement she even gave us our security back..
My logic on this is because of the way I approached her and made her realize I could not afford my place probably made her think she better get someone to rent the house or she will be out of rent income. So it is much easier for a landord to get someone new to take over the lease verses having to argue ad fight an dthen end up in court, because that waste time and energy and it also can put a landlord out of income for quite some time.
A Landlord can hold you to the lease. It is a contract and usually there are no loop holes. I know this first hand. So talk openly with your landlord because commmunication is the Key.
Congrats on buying your new home. but really what does a mortgage have to do with an apartment lease? You read and signed the lease to agree to pay the rent to the end of the lease term. There is not written provision that if you buy a home we will let you out of your lease. Will the mortgage pay your for your apartment? I think not. That is not fair to the landlord. He/ She is not selling you the home? Your rental agreement says you are responsible to the end of the lease term. Pay the rent to the term. The landlord will put this on your credit. And be prepared to give up rights to your security deposit as well. Not personal just the business of renting an apartment.
Most likely, yes, but you have to read the lease. If so give thetenant a month's notice at least.
I don't believe so. A lease is a promise to pay for a certain amount of time, not to actually use the premises for that amount of time. They don't care if you're not living there anymore, but you still have to pay the rent. You will probably have to pay some sort of penalty (early lease termination penalty or a buyout). They will be more willing to work with you, so that you will be out of the apartment and they can begin showing to mitigate damages.
Well Yes, i have dont that:)we leased an apartment for 12 months but my husband transfered to oklahoma, so we had to move there, so after 4 month of renting, we were able to get out of the contract without any penalties, it all depends your leasing company, if you talk to them first they will helpyou.
Is that clause in your rental agreement? I would at least keep the rent current until the deals done in Fl.
a rental agreement is month-month, either party can end it w/ a 30 day notice. a lease is in a whole different
ball park.....
Never heard of that. Why would the fact you are buying a house allow you to break the contract? But maybe you could see if you can sub-lease it or Ask to pay a penalty, remember you did sign a contract.Breaking rental lease?
You need to give some advance warning before leaving. If you decide you need to break your lease, explain to the LL you bought a new house and need to be moved into it by July 30...they might retain half of your Security deposit....that's what our company used to do, if the tenant didn't give us atleast 30 days before leaving.
nope. only people that applies to is military personnel being deployed to go to war. there is always a penalty fee involved. the best thing to do is notify your landlord in writing of your expected date to vacate. (give 30days notice) if they want to hold you to the terms of the lease, tenants have the option to do a lease assignment. where you pay a minimal fee to transfer the remainder of the lease into a new assignees name and they take over the remainder of the term. be realistic and negotitate with your landlord.
No, you can't. You have to give notice-if you are renting month to month, you give a month's notice. If you have a year's lease, you are obligated to pay for the months remaining on the lease.
You could talk with management to see if they will work for you, but by law, you must give notice.
Sorry,
I dont think so. A lease is a lease. Most likely you have to pay the equivalent of one moths rent and two weeks notice.
You need to work it out with your Landlord. Most Landlords will break the lease if they have a renter to fill your lease. I had a situation like that where we had a lease and needed to move, my landlord was a Witch. However I approached her nicely and told her that due to finances we can not afford to continue to rent her place. I asked her if we could sublease.
Well she went and rented our place out within 3 weeks and we were free dfrom the lease, Out of amazement she even gave us our security back..
My logic on this is because of the way I approached her and made her realize I could not afford my place probably made her think she better get someone to rent the house or she will be out of rent income. So it is much easier for a landord to get someone new to take over the lease verses having to argue ad fight an dthen end up in court, because that waste time and energy and it also can put a landlord out of income for quite some time.
A Landlord can hold you to the lease. It is a contract and usually there are no loop holes. I know this first hand. So talk openly with your landlord because commmunication is the Key.
Congrats on buying your new home. but really what does a mortgage have to do with an apartment lease? You read and signed the lease to agree to pay the rent to the end of the lease term. There is not written provision that if you buy a home we will let you out of your lease. Will the mortgage pay your for your apartment? I think not. That is not fair to the landlord. He/ She is not selling you the home? Your rental agreement says you are responsible to the end of the lease term. Pay the rent to the term. The landlord will put this on your credit. And be prepared to give up rights to your security deposit as well. Not personal just the business of renting an apartment.
Most likely, yes, but you have to read the lease. If so give thetenant a month's notice at least.
I don't believe so. A lease is a promise to pay for a certain amount of time, not to actually use the premises for that amount of time. They don't care if you're not living there anymore, but you still have to pay the rent. You will probably have to pay some sort of penalty (early lease termination penalty or a buyout). They will be more willing to work with you, so that you will be out of the apartment and they can begin showing to mitigate damages.
Well Yes, i have dont that:)we leased an apartment for 12 months but my husband transfered to oklahoma, so we had to move there, so after 4 month of renting, we were able to get out of the contract without any penalties, it all depends your leasing company, if you talk to them first they will helpyou.
Is that clause in your rental agreement? I would at least keep the rent current until the deals done in Fl.
a rental agreement is month-month, either party can end it w/ a 30 day notice. a lease is in a whole different
ball park.....
Where can I get CA rental lease forms?
type in ca rental lease agrrement and click findmakeup powder coupons
SIGNING A RENTAL LEASE UNABLE TO FULFILL AGREEMENT DO TO MEDICAL PROBLEMS, CAN THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
i never moved into the unit but still payed rent do to medical problems i was unable to fulfil the terms although my doctor has gave a medical verification stating I was to ill to moveSIGNING A RENTAL LEASE UNABLE TO FULFILL AGREEMENT DO TO MEDICAL PROBLEMS, CAN THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
The doctor does not effect any legal agreements you have made.
But, present the note to the landlord anyway, hopefully he wrote it on script. Most landlords will let of easy, just making sure they do not suffer any loss.SIGNING A RENTAL LEASE UNABLE TO FULFILL AGREEMENT DO TO MEDICAL PROBLEMS, CAN THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
You will still be held to the agreement you signed. Having a medical problems is not a legal reason to break your lease.
The doctor does not effect any legal agreements you have made.
But, present the note to the landlord anyway, hopefully he wrote it on script. Most landlords will let of easy, just making sure they do not suffer any loss.SIGNING A RENTAL LEASE UNABLE TO FULFILL AGREEMENT DO TO MEDICAL PROBLEMS, CAN THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
You will still be held to the agreement you signed. Having a medical problems is not a legal reason to break your lease.
Can i break my rental lease?
I signed a year lease with the property managment company i am about 4 months in. i am looking at moving but to move you have to give your 30days and pay your months rent plust an additional months rent. now the property recently was sold to another managment company and have yet to sign any lease with the new company so does that void my previous rental contract since the company i signed with no longer has any holding here?Can i break my rental lease?
I'm not sure what state you live in (or country) but... if you don't get a signed note releasing you from the terms of your lease agreement, they can come after you for the total sum of the lease agreement. Meaning even if you give 30 days notice (which generally is expected a month prior to the end of the lease) you are still liable for payment to the end of the lease term. You have only 4 mos in so you would still be liable for 8 more months payments on a years lease. So make sure you have been released from the terms of the agreement.Can i break my rental lease?
Usually your lease is passed on to the new owner and he has to honor it. Your lease will tell you just how to break it . . .if you can. You know it never hurts to talk to the new owners. It could be that they want to renovate and raise rents. Tell them you are willing to move before your lease is up but don't want to be penalized. Should you talk them into anything. . .get it in writing, signed and dated.
No, the people who bought probably had to sign a contract holding you to your agreement for their protection purposes. So yes you are most likely still bound to the contract.
When new management bought the property, they bought your lease to. It remains binding. You won't sign a new lease until your present one is up. If you move, you have to follow what it says in your lease.
It only voids your lease if they change anything. If they decide to charge you more then you have 30 days to deny or accept their new terms. If they keep the same terms then the contract is still legally binding.
The new owners bought your lease too, with all the same terms as the old owners had. they are your new landlords.
You can't break a lease without paying the penalties in the lease.
No. The company bought the building with all assets, including rental contracts.
I'm not sure what state you live in (or country) but... if you don't get a signed note releasing you from the terms of your lease agreement, they can come after you for the total sum of the lease agreement. Meaning even if you give 30 days notice (which generally is expected a month prior to the end of the lease) you are still liable for payment to the end of the lease term. You have only 4 mos in so you would still be liable for 8 more months payments on a years lease. So make sure you have been released from the terms of the agreement.Can i break my rental lease?
Usually your lease is passed on to the new owner and he has to honor it. Your lease will tell you just how to break it . . .if you can. You know it never hurts to talk to the new owners. It could be that they want to renovate and raise rents. Tell them you are willing to move before your lease is up but don't want to be penalized. Should you talk them into anything. . .get it in writing, signed and dated.
No, the people who bought probably had to sign a contract holding you to your agreement for their protection purposes. So yes you are most likely still bound to the contract.
When new management bought the property, they bought your lease to. It remains binding. You won't sign a new lease until your present one is up. If you move, you have to follow what it says in your lease.
It only voids your lease if they change anything. If they decide to charge you more then you have 30 days to deny or accept their new terms. If they keep the same terms then the contract is still legally binding.
The new owners bought your lease too, with all the same terms as the old owners had. they are your new landlords.
You can't break a lease without paying the penalties in the lease.
No. The company bought the building with all assets, including rental contracts.
Where can you find free printable rental lease forms?
this will do it
http://www.thelpa.com/lpa/free-forms.htm鈥?/a>Where can you find free printable rental lease forms?
microsoft.com/templatesWhere can you find free printable rental lease forms?
http://www.judgejoebrown.com/resources/f鈥?/a> Any form you need. Hope this helps.
http://www.thelpa.com/lpa/free-forms.htm鈥?/a>Where can you find free printable rental lease forms?
microsoft.com/templatesWhere can you find free printable rental lease forms?
http://www.judgejoebrown.com/resources/f鈥?/a> Any form you need. Hope this helps.
Is rental lease terms in UK legislation?
In some countries, minimum lease terms apply to all tenancies to protect the rights of both parties. Is there a similar thing in the UK?
Being legislation means that it prevails over inconsistent lease terms in common law contracts (ie, if the owner/agent sneaks in very unfavourable terms to the lease)Is rental lease terms in UK legislation?
A lessee seems to have fewer rights in common law than a lessor, but the common law is still law even where it is not made into statute.
A lease has a specified time, or an ';ongoing'; status, and the lack of documentary proof of a lease, or any type of contract, does not mean that it doesn't exist in common law.
Not all tenancies have a lease minimum period. Councils and housing associations still use the secure tenancy which gives far greater protection for the tenant.
Non-secure tenancies and short or rolling leases protect private landlords who want to protect their asset. If you own a home and rent it out privately, when you want to sell it is worth more to you without a tenant, since if the buyer wishes to live there, they do not want the complication of removing a sitting tenant.Is rental lease terms in UK legislation?
Depends on the thing you want to rent
Property has different terms depending on furnished or not
Look at the 2002 and 1925 LPA
Being legislation means that it prevails over inconsistent lease terms in common law contracts (ie, if the owner/agent sneaks in very unfavourable terms to the lease)Is rental lease terms in UK legislation?
A lessee seems to have fewer rights in common law than a lessor, but the common law is still law even where it is not made into statute.
A lease has a specified time, or an ';ongoing'; status, and the lack of documentary proof of a lease, or any type of contract, does not mean that it doesn't exist in common law.
Not all tenancies have a lease minimum period. Councils and housing associations still use the secure tenancy which gives far greater protection for the tenant.
Non-secure tenancies and short or rolling leases protect private landlords who want to protect their asset. If you own a home and rent it out privately, when you want to sell it is worth more to you without a tenant, since if the buyer wishes to live there, they do not want the complication of removing a sitting tenant.Is rental lease terms in UK legislation?
Depends on the thing you want to rent
Property has different terms depending on furnished or not
Look at the 2002 and 1925 LPA
What happens if your break a rental lease?
You can be held responsible for paying for the remainder of the lease.
Check your lease and see if there is any section on breaking the lease early - some allow for it if you give the landlord enough notice.What happens if your break a rental lease?
it is willful damage and you get banned/barred. permentley and the owners will leave and tell them owners and then when they die their tell the new owners etc just pay and say sorry repent and have faith go to church and it will be a whole lot easier.What happens if your break a rental lease?
ya lose your bond for starters. and plus you lose a good reference for future renting.
They bill you for the remaining amount left on your lease. It depends on the contract you signed. Then after all is said and done if you dont pay they send you to collections. Then if you dont pay they get a judgment. Then garnishment.
Depends on the reasons. If you're upfront there should be language in the lease explaining what happens. You will most likely lose your security deposit no matter what and may be required to pay an extra months rent to cover the empty place.
If you ran out of the place, you could be in even more trouble.
With some leases you'd have to pay an additional 2 months rent plus forfeit your deposit. With others you can be held responsible for rent until the end of your lease or until the unit is rented again.
depending on the violation possible eviction to prosecution a lease is a legal agreement if prepared correctly
If you do not find an amicable solution with the landlord, and just split - he can hold you responsible for the full amount of the lease agreement that has not been paid. He would do that by taking you to court.
This is true unless your lease agreement has a clause for early termination of the contract. Then, you would be held liable for the terms of that clause.
you pay rent and utilities until the end of the contract. If you quit paying they take you to court. Talk with your landlord and see if there is any sort of ';buyout'; option on your lease or if you can sublet. Would be a better way of going about it!! Good Luck
Consult your leasing agreement.
Assess your liabilities and negotiaite with the landlord to minimise them.
Honour that agreement or face civil action for recovery.
The judgement and enforcement involves a lengthy and protracted process that may not be realistically enforceable to fully recover moies owed.
Your bond will be at risk and probably non returnable whilst the breach remains unsettled.
You can minimise the ';lost'; income to the landlord by providing an alternative tenant to continue the rental or give sufficient notice for the landlord to seek his/her own without a break in the income flow.
The leasing document is a legal contract for both parties and non compliance on either side is enforceable in law.
Trouble is, you can scarper and leave the landlord with just the bond and he'll likely be resigned to just that and not pursue the legal recourse.
Don't expect references from that act and perhaps one day such self serving action will come home to bite you.
you get to pay them for the remainder of the time you were supposed to be there.
Check your lease and see if there is any section on breaking the lease early - some allow for it if you give the landlord enough notice.What happens if your break a rental lease?
it is willful damage and you get banned/barred. permentley and the owners will leave and tell them owners and then when they die their tell the new owners etc just pay and say sorry repent and have faith go to church and it will be a whole lot easier.What happens if your break a rental lease?
ya lose your bond for starters. and plus you lose a good reference for future renting.
They bill you for the remaining amount left on your lease. It depends on the contract you signed. Then after all is said and done if you dont pay they send you to collections. Then if you dont pay they get a judgment. Then garnishment.
Depends on the reasons. If you're upfront there should be language in the lease explaining what happens. You will most likely lose your security deposit no matter what and may be required to pay an extra months rent to cover the empty place.
If you ran out of the place, you could be in even more trouble.
With some leases you'd have to pay an additional 2 months rent plus forfeit your deposit. With others you can be held responsible for rent until the end of your lease or until the unit is rented again.
depending on the violation possible eviction to prosecution a lease is a legal agreement if prepared correctly
If you do not find an amicable solution with the landlord, and just split - he can hold you responsible for the full amount of the lease agreement that has not been paid. He would do that by taking you to court.
This is true unless your lease agreement has a clause for early termination of the contract. Then, you would be held liable for the terms of that clause.
you pay rent and utilities until the end of the contract. If you quit paying they take you to court. Talk with your landlord and see if there is any sort of ';buyout'; option on your lease or if you can sublet. Would be a better way of going about it!! Good Luck
Consult your leasing agreement.
Assess your liabilities and negotiaite with the landlord to minimise them.
Honour that agreement or face civil action for recovery.
The judgement and enforcement involves a lengthy and protracted process that may not be realistically enforceable to fully recover moies owed.
Your bond will be at risk and probably non returnable whilst the breach remains unsettled.
You can minimise the ';lost'; income to the landlord by providing an alternative tenant to continue the rental or give sufficient notice for the landlord to seek his/her own without a break in the income flow.
The leasing document is a legal contract for both parties and non compliance on either side is enforceable in law.
Trouble is, you can scarper and leave the landlord with just the bond and he'll likely be resigned to just that and not pursue the legal recourse.
Don't expect references from that act and perhaps one day such self serving action will come home to bite you.
you get to pay them for the remainder of the time you were supposed to be there.
Can I get out of a office rental lease now that I am out of business(LLC)?
I closed my doors a few months ago of my LLC business. I want to know if I can get out of my lease without having to pay because I was a LLC and am no longer in business. I did not file for bankruptcy. Am I protected some how by my LLC entity?Can I get out of a office rental lease now that I am out of business(LLC)?
Look carefully at how your lease was drawn up..was it Leased to the LLC and when you signed it did you sign it as your LLC title...Hopefully you didn't co-mingle your personal credit to back your lease or you may be on the hook...I think this is worth a consult with a lawyer skilled in business law ----you may have to bankrupt the LLC to get out of any unpaid obligations including the lease.Can I get out of a office rental lease now that I am out of business(LLC)?
We are going through something like you but two partners split there business up. We are going though lawyers. We ask the lawyer is we could pay a set price like 3 months worth of rent and he would put the office back up for rent. We did a lot of work on the office while we were there so it mit lease faster. Maybe you should talk to the landlord about something like that. Good luck.....
If you are out or business and nor longer using the LLC then you should bankrupt this LLC. Bankrupting the LLC normally relieves you of personal liability from any debts incurred by the LLC. The land lord can come after the LLC in a court of law for an perceived rent that is owed the landlord or leasing company.
You might be protected by the LLC from any liabilities, but failure of you to pay the rent or other liabilities that is contracted to the LLC might be a problem and could be a problem in the future.
I hope this been of some benefit to you, good luck.
';FIGHT ON';makeup powder coupons
Look carefully at how your lease was drawn up..was it Leased to the LLC and when you signed it did you sign it as your LLC title...Hopefully you didn't co-mingle your personal credit to back your lease or you may be on the hook...I think this is worth a consult with a lawyer skilled in business law ----you may have to bankrupt the LLC to get out of any unpaid obligations including the lease.Can I get out of a office rental lease now that I am out of business(LLC)?
We are going through something like you but two partners split there business up. We are going though lawyers. We ask the lawyer is we could pay a set price like 3 months worth of rent and he would put the office back up for rent. We did a lot of work on the office while we were there so it mit lease faster. Maybe you should talk to the landlord about something like that. Good luck.....
If you are out or business and nor longer using the LLC then you should bankrupt this LLC. Bankrupting the LLC normally relieves you of personal liability from any debts incurred by the LLC. The land lord can come after the LLC in a court of law for an perceived rent that is owed the landlord or leasing company.
You might be protected by the LLC from any liabilities, but failure of you to pay the rent or other liabilities that is contracted to the LLC might be a problem and could be a problem in the future.
I hope this been of some benefit to you, good luck.
';FIGHT ON';
How can I find a free tennessee rental lease agreement?
You don't need a ';tennessee'; lease agreement. People often make the mistake of thinking they need a huge long complicated legal form. Keep it simple. You can make your own or Dl one of a million online. Here is a site that lets you biuld your own by putting in info:
http://www.documatica-forms.com/usa/resi鈥?/a>How can I find a free tennessee rental lease agreement?
Try here
http://www.docstoc.com/search/lease-rene鈥?/a>
http://www.documatica-forms.com/usa/resi鈥?/a>How can I find a free tennessee rental lease agreement?
Try here
http://www.docstoc.com/search/lease-rene鈥?/a>
Rental Lease 15 Pages Long? Unusual? How to Refuse to Sign?
I'm hoping someone may have some feedback on the following.
I've lived at the same apt. bldg. for 5 yrs (southern calif) and a year ago, the property was sold. Now, one year later after the new owner has taken charge of the property, they are presenting residents with rental agreements/lease options. The month-to-month option actually has 15 pages (unbelivable, I know). This has made me naturally curious but also smelling a rat. How can I avoid signing this bizarre lease? Thank you for any feedback. Rental Lease 15 Pages Long? Unusual? How to Refuse to Sign?
You can move.
Those are the choices.
Lease or new place to live.Rental Lease 15 Pages Long? Unusual? How to Refuse to Sign?
Read it. It may not be bizarre at all. The landlord is just covering his rear end for every possible situation. It may actually benefit you, since it likely includes many references to your state's landlord/tenant laws and everything is spelled out very clearly.
If you do not want to sign the agreement, give your notice and move out.
My month to month agreements are about 15 pages - with both sides printed. It is not unbelievable. Agreements and leases are based on state laws, have you ever looked at your state's landlord/tenant laws?
Of course, several pages are addendum, such as an move in/out inspection, requirements on how the property should be returned upon move out, rules and regulations, a printed termination notice for the tenant %26amp; lead disclosure form.
My first agreement was one page, double sided. However, after over a decade I've had to include clauses to cover every possible situation.
My lease has SIXTEEN legal-sized pages. No, it's not unusual. In fact, every time I've RENEWED and gotten a NEW lease, it's always that long. The apartment manager will (or should) go over each paragraph with you and explain it to you and get you to initial it if you understand it.
Scan it and send it to me. I'd love to see how they found 15 pages of clauses to include.
I print mine in pretty fine print to fit on a single 11';x17'; and thought it was pretty all-inclusive. I guess if it was ';full size'; print it'd be 8 pages or so, but 15? I'd like to see that
It is very, very bizarre and no way would I sign one.
The reason there is 15 pages is b/c they know you won't read it and I bet there is a reason why they don't want you to read it.
I've lived at the same apt. bldg. for 5 yrs (southern calif) and a year ago, the property was sold. Now, one year later after the new owner has taken charge of the property, they are presenting residents with rental agreements/lease options. The month-to-month option actually has 15 pages (unbelivable, I know). This has made me naturally curious but also smelling a rat. How can I avoid signing this bizarre lease? Thank you for any feedback. Rental Lease 15 Pages Long? Unusual? How to Refuse to Sign?
You can move.
Those are the choices.
Lease or new place to live.Rental Lease 15 Pages Long? Unusual? How to Refuse to Sign?
Read it. It may not be bizarre at all. The landlord is just covering his rear end for every possible situation. It may actually benefit you, since it likely includes many references to your state's landlord/tenant laws and everything is spelled out very clearly.
If you do not want to sign the agreement, give your notice and move out.
My month to month agreements are about 15 pages - with both sides printed. It is not unbelievable. Agreements and leases are based on state laws, have you ever looked at your state's landlord/tenant laws?
Of course, several pages are addendum, such as an move in/out inspection, requirements on how the property should be returned upon move out, rules and regulations, a printed termination notice for the tenant %26amp; lead disclosure form.
My first agreement was one page, double sided. However, after over a decade I've had to include clauses to cover every possible situation.
My lease has SIXTEEN legal-sized pages. No, it's not unusual. In fact, every time I've RENEWED and gotten a NEW lease, it's always that long. The apartment manager will (or should) go over each paragraph with you and explain it to you and get you to initial it if you understand it.
Scan it and send it to me. I'd love to see how they found 15 pages of clauses to include.
I print mine in pretty fine print to fit on a single 11';x17'; and thought it was pretty all-inclusive. I guess if it was ';full size'; print it'd be 8 pages or so, but 15? I'd like to see that
It is very, very bizarre and no way would I sign one.
The reason there is 15 pages is b/c they know you won't read it and I bet there is a reason why they don't want you to read it.
If I'm on a rental lease, do I have the right to prevent guests of another lease holder from coming over?
My room mate and other lease holder is kicking out my live in girl friend who shares part of the rent as well. I'm looking for any way to fight back since legally he can kick her out since she isn't on the lease. I'm wondering if I can prevent him from having any guests over at all or what I can do. ThxIf I'm on a rental lease, do I have the right to prevent guests of another lease holder from coming over?
If she is on the lease, then no. Unless she is doing something illegal, perhaps? If she is ON the lease, she is contractually obligated to pay rent for the remainder of her lease, even if she decided to move out on her own. She cannot be kicked out, however.
But, if she is not a signer on the lease, then your apartment may have rules about guests staying at the house. Even though she is paying rent, she would still be considered a long-term guest.If I'm on a rental lease, do I have the right to prevent guests of another lease holder from coming over?
Read your lease. What does it say about guests and how long they can stay before they are considered tenants? If it doesn't say anything, then look up your state tenancy laws. Usually there is a recognized difference between a guest who visits for part of a day, and a tenant who stays over night more than once in a while.
The line between guests and tenants can be gray at times, but somewhere, either in your lease or in state laws, its defined more clearly.
If she is on the lease, then no. Unless she is doing something illegal, perhaps? If she is ON the lease, she is contractually obligated to pay rent for the remainder of her lease, even if she decided to move out on her own. She cannot be kicked out, however.
But, if she is not a signer on the lease, then your apartment may have rules about guests staying at the house. Even though she is paying rent, she would still be considered a long-term guest.If I'm on a rental lease, do I have the right to prevent guests of another lease holder from coming over?
Read your lease. What does it say about guests and how long they can stay before they are considered tenants? If it doesn't say anything, then look up your state tenancy laws. Usually there is a recognized difference between a guest who visits for part of a day, and a tenant who stays over night more than once in a while.
The line between guests and tenants can be gray at times, but somewhere, either in your lease or in state laws, its defined more clearly.
Landlord breaking a rental lease?
I have tenants in california and they signed a one year lease,,,,I need to break that lease now. What are my obligations?Landlord breaking a rental lease?
You could offer to pay their relocation costs (moving, utility hook-ups, etc), give them an excellent reference and toss in a free months rent.
If you have a good relationship with them and good housing is readily available, they may just say ok.Landlord breaking a rental lease?
Your obligation is to honor the written contract. If you want the tenants out earlier than the lease expiration, expect to pay them $$$.
How many landlords come here and complain about a tenant breaking the lease and wanting their $$$ per the contract? A lot. It works both ways. You do not have the right to break the lease without a darn good legal cause or reason.
There is no legal way for you to force them out unless they have failed to pay rent or seriously violated the lease. Even then, the tenants could force you to evict, costing you $$$.
If they just moved in, you are asking way too much of them.
You can always offer them an incentive to terminate the lease early by buying them out. Start by offering a couple of months rent, moving costs, $$$ for utility transfers, etc.
You can ask them, but if they don't want to, then they don't have to. You have to honor the lease unless they do something to get evicted. When the lease ends, you don't have to renew it. Try giving them incentive to leave, like a good recommendation to the next place, or a free month. Even if you can get them to leave, you have to give them 30 days.
In PA all a landlord has to do to take back his property is give a 30 day notice. Be prepared to return their deposit. Don't return it though until you have inspected the unit after they leave. You are not responsible for their moving expenses.
Rental lease is a binding contract. Your options are limited. Your best bet is to try to make your tenants to agree to dissolve the lease. This will be the only legal way.
I would contact the Housing Authority in California and if they cannot answer your question, most like likely they can lead you to who can. I would also review the leases they signed for any stipulations.
It depends on your reasons for breaking it. You may have to refund their deposits and pay their relocation costs. You should check with the department of consumer affairs.
well make sure you are paying all your rent. also do not use your sister address to send the letter to the landlord
You could offer to pay their relocation costs (moving, utility hook-ups, etc), give them an excellent reference and toss in a free months rent.
If you have a good relationship with them and good housing is readily available, they may just say ok.Landlord breaking a rental lease?
Your obligation is to honor the written contract. If you want the tenants out earlier than the lease expiration, expect to pay them $$$.
How many landlords come here and complain about a tenant breaking the lease and wanting their $$$ per the contract? A lot. It works both ways. You do not have the right to break the lease without a darn good legal cause or reason.
There is no legal way for you to force them out unless they have failed to pay rent or seriously violated the lease. Even then, the tenants could force you to evict, costing you $$$.
If they just moved in, you are asking way too much of them.
You can always offer them an incentive to terminate the lease early by buying them out. Start by offering a couple of months rent, moving costs, $$$ for utility transfers, etc.
You can ask them, but if they don't want to, then they don't have to. You have to honor the lease unless they do something to get evicted. When the lease ends, you don't have to renew it. Try giving them incentive to leave, like a good recommendation to the next place, or a free month. Even if you can get them to leave, you have to give them 30 days.
In PA all a landlord has to do to take back his property is give a 30 day notice. Be prepared to return their deposit. Don't return it though until you have inspected the unit after they leave. You are not responsible for their moving expenses.
Rental lease is a binding contract. Your options are limited. Your best bet is to try to make your tenants to agree to dissolve the lease. This will be the only legal way.
I would contact the Housing Authority in California and if they cannot answer your question, most like likely they can lead you to who can. I would also review the leases they signed for any stipulations.
It depends on your reasons for breaking it. You may have to refund their deposits and pay their relocation costs. You should check with the department of consumer affairs.
well make sure you are paying all your rent. also do not use your sister address to send the letter to the landlord
How do i know if my home rental lease is legal?
go to your city's website and look up tenant/landlord rights and responsiblities. That's how I found out what in my lease was legally binding and what was not.How do i know if my home rental lease is legal?
This needs more info. Why do you suppose that it isn't legal?
BTW, if you didn't understand it, but signed it anyway, it's still legal.How do i know if my home rental lease is legal?
If you understand it, and signed it and the landlord signed it, then it's a legally binding document.
Take it to a lawyer. Plain and simple. If you think that there is something not binding they will know. If it is binding and you signed it, you're stuck.
This needs more info. Why do you suppose that it isn't legal?
BTW, if you didn't understand it, but signed it anyway, it's still legal.How do i know if my home rental lease is legal?
If you understand it, and signed it and the landlord signed it, then it's a legally binding document.
Take it to a lawyer. Plain and simple. If you think that there is something not binding they will know. If it is binding and you signed it, you're stuck.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
How can i get out of rental lease w/deposit if criminal activity is going on next door?
landlord has been advised of illegal activity and wont let me out of leaseHow can i get out of rental lease w/deposit if criminal activity is going on next door?
There is no way possible using that reason. Even if you had a registered sex offender living next door let alone criminal activity you couldn't break the lease. A lease is a binding contract that can't be broken unless there's elements of landlord neglect on your property or unless expressly stated.How can i get out of rental lease w/deposit if criminal activity is going on next door?
You cant, unless you have a very forgiving landlord, but you can call an anonymous tip line and alert the police to what you are seeing and hearing.
That is not a valid reason for braking the lease. But I would take a look at your lease. I can almost grantee you that you WILL NOT be able to leave AND get your deposit back. But check your lease some have a ';pay me X and your free'; clause.
Call the police. Your surroundings arent enough to ';get you out of your lease'; You are in a contract with your landlord, not with your neighbors.
If there truly is illegal activity going on next door, have those people arrested. Problem solved. Why is it your landlords fault that your neighbors are breaking the law?
OK... being advised of criminal activity is a little vague. Did a police officer come and talk to him, or did a neighbour, or did you see something and advise the landlord?
If this ';illegal activity'; cannot be proven then it is all rumor. If the activity can be proven then the neighbour goes to jail.
The difference between criminal law and civil law is what you are finding yourself in between. Civil law goes by contract. If in the lease there is no clause that gives you the ability to get out of the lease because of some ';unforeseen reason'; then you are stuck. There is NEVER an easy answer in civil law, so always pay attention to the contracts. You may be able to find a loop-hole and get out of the contract another way. I know this isn't what you want to hear, but believe me, as a police officer I get calls like this all the time.makeup powder coupons
There is no way possible using that reason. Even if you had a registered sex offender living next door let alone criminal activity you couldn't break the lease. A lease is a binding contract that can't be broken unless there's elements of landlord neglect on your property or unless expressly stated.How can i get out of rental lease w/deposit if criminal activity is going on next door?
You cant, unless you have a very forgiving landlord, but you can call an anonymous tip line and alert the police to what you are seeing and hearing.
That is not a valid reason for braking the lease. But I would take a look at your lease. I can almost grantee you that you WILL NOT be able to leave AND get your deposit back. But check your lease some have a ';pay me X and your free'; clause.
Call the police. Your surroundings arent enough to ';get you out of your lease'; You are in a contract with your landlord, not with your neighbors.
If there truly is illegal activity going on next door, have those people arrested. Problem solved. Why is it your landlords fault that your neighbors are breaking the law?
OK... being advised of criminal activity is a little vague. Did a police officer come and talk to him, or did a neighbour, or did you see something and advise the landlord?
If this ';illegal activity'; cannot be proven then it is all rumor. If the activity can be proven then the neighbour goes to jail.
The difference between criminal law and civil law is what you are finding yourself in between. Civil law goes by contract. If in the lease there is no clause that gives you the ability to get out of the lease because of some ';unforeseen reason'; then you are stuck. There is NEVER an easy answer in civil law, so always pay attention to the contracts. You may be able to find a loop-hole and get out of the contract another way. I know this isn't what you want to hear, but believe me, as a police officer I get calls like this all the time.
Do you have to sign a new rental lease when your old one expires?
It depends on your lease and the law in your state.
One of four things happens at the end of a lease:
1. It terminates. The tenancy and right of possession ends whether notice is given or not.
2. It renews for another fixed term - typically a year but could be any other term.
3. It converts to a monthly tenancy and either party can give 30 days notice (or whatever the lease and your state's law says) to vacate.
4. A new lease is signed that dovetails with the old and the tenancy continues under potentially modified terms, such as an increased rent.
In my experience in Virginia, you DO NOT have to sign a whole new lease. However, many landlords opt to do so in case the lease has been updated since the last one was signed. Renewal addendums are also popular if there are no substantial changes in the boilerplate of the lease and lastly, the automatic renewal methods are acceptable as well.Do you have to sign a new rental lease when your old one expires?
Yes, you should definitely sign a new contract for the amount of time you plan on occupying the property. There is nothing worst than having your stuff out on the front lawn when you get home, and having no proof that you were living there. So get it in writing.Do you have to sign a new rental lease when your old one expires?
Under most all circumstances, yes. Although, I have known some people who were told by their landlord that they would not be forced to sign a lease since they had been there for so long, and always paid on time, etc. But if you have a realistic, smart landlord, then yes, there will be a re-newal. If you are hesitant to re-sign, see if there can be any negotiations made such as time, maybe you could work them down from a 1yr to a 6month!
You do if you want to continue the same rental lease agreement or vacate the premises .
If you read the old one, when the first expires it probably turns into a month-to-month tenancy. If the landlord wants to require a new lease they can, with 30 days notice.
You don't have to but it can protect you. A landlord needs to give you at least 30-60 days notice without a lease if s/he wanted you to move out, but it's good to have piece of mind.
One of four things happens at the end of a lease:
1. It terminates. The tenancy and right of possession ends whether notice is given or not.
2. It renews for another fixed term - typically a year but could be any other term.
3. It converts to a monthly tenancy and either party can give 30 days notice (or whatever the lease and your state's law says) to vacate.
4. A new lease is signed that dovetails with the old and the tenancy continues under potentially modified terms, such as an increased rent.
In my experience in Virginia, you DO NOT have to sign a whole new lease. However, many landlords opt to do so in case the lease has been updated since the last one was signed. Renewal addendums are also popular if there are no substantial changes in the boilerplate of the lease and lastly, the automatic renewal methods are acceptable as well.Do you have to sign a new rental lease when your old one expires?
Yes, you should definitely sign a new contract for the amount of time you plan on occupying the property. There is nothing worst than having your stuff out on the front lawn when you get home, and having no proof that you were living there. So get it in writing.Do you have to sign a new rental lease when your old one expires?
Under most all circumstances, yes. Although, I have known some people who were told by their landlord that they would not be forced to sign a lease since they had been there for so long, and always paid on time, etc. But if you have a realistic, smart landlord, then yes, there will be a re-newal. If you are hesitant to re-sign, see if there can be any negotiations made such as time, maybe you could work them down from a 1yr to a 6month!
You do if you want to continue the same rental lease agreement or vacate the premises .
If you read the old one, when the first expires it probably turns into a month-to-month tenancy. If the landlord wants to require a new lease they can, with 30 days notice.
You don't have to but it can protect you. A landlord needs to give you at least 30-60 days notice without a lease if s/he wanted you to move out, but it's good to have piece of mind.
Get out of my rental lease?
I am renting a house with my husband. We split the rent 50/50.
Over the course of a year and a half he has turned into a monster. He is very hard to live with. He yells at the top of his lungs for the smallest things. He just yells and nags about everything. If you say one tiny thing he does wrong he blows up. He has so much pent up anger inside him and he takes it out on everyone else. I can't live like this but the lease is for two years. I would not be able to afford the house alone. So I have no idea what to do. Two years of hell is insane. He threatens to leave all the time which I would be stuck with the rent. Does anyone know anyway ways to get out of it. With out having to spend a fortune whether it's on lawyers or what not.Get out of my rental lease?
Just leave is the short answer. The landlord could sue you for the unpaid portion, until the unit is rented again. If your husband trashes the house, the same applies. If your husband has bad debts, etc., they can come after you. I think I would go with the short answer. You could talk to your landlord, or his wife, maybe they will be sympathetic.Get out of my rental lease?
The only thing you can probably do is talk to your landlord but even then with the way the real estate market has been going I do not think anything will come of it.
Legally, you can not just expect to get out of a lease, thats the whole point of it, to gaurentee that you will be paying them rent until it is up.
I love how people think it's just somthing you sign for your health and that its just so easy to get out of, almost like it means nothing.
Sorry.
I don't mean to be flippant, but it sounds like you've more a problem than rent on your hands. The relationship sounds scary, and I think the sooner you can get out the better. First, though, whose name is on the lease? Because I would think that if you are legally married, it would extend to both people, and therefore any default would fall on both of you. But that might a small price to pay, especially considering he's already threatening to leave anyway.
I would talk to an advocate at a local nonprofit for more advice. You may also want to try to explain the situation to your landlord. He or she may try to cut you some slack, perhaps trying to find new tenants, etc, before the lease actually expires. That way, you can leave the situation.
Also, in light of your husband's behavior, the advocate mentioned earlier might be able to offer more help than you think. It's worth looking into.
First how is the lease written?
Are you listed as joiint tenants? Do each of you have a lease ?
or is there only 1 name as tenant and the others residents ?
If you are only listed as a resident your personal agreement with hubby is his problem in most states.
If you have a lease in your name and he threatens to leave let him. depending on the states time period(check atty) he can be seen as abandoning the property and you.
some states will not allow him to move back in regardless of lease. If it can be proved he moved out.
you could get a roommate. for costs and a companion.
BUt personally I would just move out. No evictions or lawsuits do not look good but someone who blows hot and cold like that could blow up and hurt someone.
Your saftey should come first.
You can always get a new place and new lease in your name only before you pack your bags then there will be no eviction for perspective landlords to check on. Give a friends/relatives address for currant one.
who's going to prove you aren't there?
Just don't try to rent from friends/relatives landlord using that address for the currant one.
Over the course of a year and a half he has turned into a monster. He is very hard to live with. He yells at the top of his lungs for the smallest things. He just yells and nags about everything. If you say one tiny thing he does wrong he blows up. He has so much pent up anger inside him and he takes it out on everyone else. I can't live like this but the lease is for two years. I would not be able to afford the house alone. So I have no idea what to do. Two years of hell is insane. He threatens to leave all the time which I would be stuck with the rent. Does anyone know anyway ways to get out of it. With out having to spend a fortune whether it's on lawyers or what not.Get out of my rental lease?
Just leave is the short answer. The landlord could sue you for the unpaid portion, until the unit is rented again. If your husband trashes the house, the same applies. If your husband has bad debts, etc., they can come after you. I think I would go with the short answer. You could talk to your landlord, or his wife, maybe they will be sympathetic.Get out of my rental lease?
The only thing you can probably do is talk to your landlord but even then with the way the real estate market has been going I do not think anything will come of it.
Legally, you can not just expect to get out of a lease, thats the whole point of it, to gaurentee that you will be paying them rent until it is up.
I love how people think it's just somthing you sign for your health and that its just so easy to get out of, almost like it means nothing.
Sorry.
I don't mean to be flippant, but it sounds like you've more a problem than rent on your hands. The relationship sounds scary, and I think the sooner you can get out the better. First, though, whose name is on the lease? Because I would think that if you are legally married, it would extend to both people, and therefore any default would fall on both of you. But that might a small price to pay, especially considering he's already threatening to leave anyway.
I would talk to an advocate at a local nonprofit for more advice. You may also want to try to explain the situation to your landlord. He or she may try to cut you some slack, perhaps trying to find new tenants, etc, before the lease actually expires. That way, you can leave the situation.
Also, in light of your husband's behavior, the advocate mentioned earlier might be able to offer more help than you think. It's worth looking into.
First how is the lease written?
Are you listed as joiint tenants? Do each of you have a lease ?
or is there only 1 name as tenant and the others residents ?
If you are only listed as a resident your personal agreement with hubby is his problem in most states.
If you have a lease in your name and he threatens to leave let him. depending on the states time period(check atty) he can be seen as abandoning the property and you.
some states will not allow him to move back in regardless of lease. If it can be proved he moved out.
you could get a roommate. for costs and a companion.
BUt personally I would just move out. No evictions or lawsuits do not look good but someone who blows hot and cold like that could blow up and hurt someone.
Your saftey should come first.
You can always get a new place and new lease in your name only before you pack your bags then there will be no eviction for perspective landlords to check on. Give a friends/relatives address for currant one.
who's going to prove you aren't there?
Just don't try to rent from friends/relatives landlord using that address for the currant one.
I broke a rental lease, a year ago, will that prevent me from getting into an apartment?
Definately, but just don't list them as a reference, it could be on a credit report though so be careful, try to find a place that doesn't dig to deep into your background.I broke a rental lease, a year ago, will that prevent me from getting into an apartment?
it should not but they may ask you todisclose as to why you broke the lease then.I broke a rental lease, a year ago, will that prevent me from getting into an apartment?
Yes, if you try to get a ref. from that landlord.
Most Likely. You'll get a lousy reference.
Only if a civil judgment was made and you didn't pay it.
You'd know if that happened.
If you bailed in the middle of the night, chances are you're on paper somewhere.
Get someone else to sign your lease.
I used to work for an attorney and I dealt with the area of his practice for all the rental properties in our area.
Breaking a lease will almost definetly prevent you from getting into a good apartment complex. Anyone with $9.99 and a company name can check your credit score, not to mention most of the time you are obligated to write down your previous housing situations on an application. If you broke the lease and were then taken to court to pay back fines, that will definetly show up.
Landlords check on their tennants before they move in almost 100% of the time because renting is a dangerous money game. Letting an unreliable person rent an apartment can lead to thousands of dollars lost for the landlord.
Your best bet would be to stay away from apartment complexes. Find a room in a house, or an upstairs that was converted into a house. Normally, those are actually cheaper than renting in a complex.
Plus, every time someone checks your credit score, the score actually goes down. So if you don't think you'll get the apartment, don't waste the bad credit score.
It is possible, but really depends on the situation. If you landlord ALLOWED you to break the lease, then you are in the clear. However, if you just up and left-that could cause a problem. I work in a rental office and this is one of the things we look for in an applicant. We look to see if they paid their rent on time, they completed the terms of the lease, they were good tenants, any damages, etc... IF you owe the previous landlord any money, that will hurt you. Most rental agencies, but not all landlords, will check your credit as well as if you have any dispossessory warrants (Evictions) with your local magistrate court. Your best bet would be to find an individual who only owns one or two pieces of real estate. Most likely, they will not run any kind of check like that. GOOD LUCK
Check your credit report, if you were paid up on the lease I don't think they can touch you. But then I wouldn't put that apartment on your references either.
Probably.
check your credit report see if it shows up there.
sometimes not all you have to do is try.
it should not but they may ask you todisclose as to why you broke the lease then.I broke a rental lease, a year ago, will that prevent me from getting into an apartment?
Yes, if you try to get a ref. from that landlord.
Most Likely. You'll get a lousy reference.
Only if a civil judgment was made and you didn't pay it.
You'd know if that happened.
If you bailed in the middle of the night, chances are you're on paper somewhere.
Get someone else to sign your lease.
I used to work for an attorney and I dealt with the area of his practice for all the rental properties in our area.
Breaking a lease will almost definetly prevent you from getting into a good apartment complex. Anyone with $9.99 and a company name can check your credit score, not to mention most of the time you are obligated to write down your previous housing situations on an application. If you broke the lease and were then taken to court to pay back fines, that will definetly show up.
Landlords check on their tennants before they move in almost 100% of the time because renting is a dangerous money game. Letting an unreliable person rent an apartment can lead to thousands of dollars lost for the landlord.
Your best bet would be to stay away from apartment complexes. Find a room in a house, or an upstairs that was converted into a house. Normally, those are actually cheaper than renting in a complex.
Plus, every time someone checks your credit score, the score actually goes down. So if you don't think you'll get the apartment, don't waste the bad credit score.
It is possible, but really depends on the situation. If you landlord ALLOWED you to break the lease, then you are in the clear. However, if you just up and left-that could cause a problem. I work in a rental office and this is one of the things we look for in an applicant. We look to see if they paid their rent on time, they completed the terms of the lease, they were good tenants, any damages, etc... IF you owe the previous landlord any money, that will hurt you. Most rental agencies, but not all landlords, will check your credit as well as if you have any dispossessory warrants (Evictions) with your local magistrate court. Your best bet would be to find an individual who only owns one or two pieces of real estate. Most likely, they will not run any kind of check like that. GOOD LUCK
Check your credit report, if you were paid up on the lease I don't think they can touch you. But then I wouldn't put that apartment on your references either.
Probably.
check your credit report see if it shows up there.
sometimes not all you have to do is try.
We signed a rental lease for 12 mos; there is a hand-written notation that is not initialed; is this binding?
It is most likely not binding. But you probably won't know the answer to that without a legal fight.We signed a rental lease for 12 mos; there is a hand-written notation that is not initialed; is this binding?
While the lease is binding, the hand written notation part may or may not be. You would need a lawyer to determine that.
While the lease is binding, the hand written notation part may or may not be. You would need a lawyer to determine that.
Breaking a rental lease in California- 9 months left on the lease.?
I have 9 months left on my lease, but I need to move out of state for a job offer. If I don't take the job, I will most likely declare bankruptcy here in California. Would I be held liable for the remaining 9 months of the lease, or just 2-3 months while they look for a tenant? Would I have to pay this penalty fee in a lump sum? What is my worst case scenario?Breaking a rental lease in California- 9 months left on the lease.?
Here are your laws is California on lease's http://www.uslandlord.com/laws/ca.html on legal resouces %26amp; more.
Plus knowledge of other California laws on anything check this site and talk live with a lawyer at http://www.lawyers.com/ which on their site can pin point you a local attorney right in your town [ great site ].Breaking a rental lease in California- 9 months left on the lease.?
Can you sublet your unit out for the remainder of your lease?
Normally, you are responsible for the balance of the lease term when you break your lease ... BUT landlord must mitigate your damages, meaning that he or she must make every reasonable effort to rent the property under the same or similar rental terms (rent, length of lease, etc). You could end up owing a month or two depending on the demand for rentals, the desireability of the unit, etc ...
Your landlord may just let you out of your lease with no problems. Explain your situation ... you are facing bankruptcy (which means you can't afford to pay your rent), you have an out of state job offer, etc. Most landlords would rather have a smooth exit than an expensive messy one.
You would be on the hook for the remainder of the lease unless it is rented to someone else. Luckily, the law is such that the landlord must make every effort to re-let the unit and alleviate your obligation as soon as possible. In case you have an unscrupulous landlord, they cannot charge your for the lease for a single day more than it takes for someone else to move in.
However, if you have a good, or at least cordial, relationship with your landlord, you can tell him/her what's going on and they may be willing to cut you some slack. The more notice you can give, the better.
As for the lump sum issue, you would just have to keep paying monthly until the unit is rented. You would not have to pay the remainder of the lease all at once, that would violate the ';double dipping'; laws if the unit was leased again during that time.
Technically you would be liable for what is left on the lease, unless there is an early move clause in it. Sometimes there is a clause saying you may have to pay 2 or 3 months rent if you vacate early. Talk to your landlord. If they are nice they may let you off with just one months rent. If they do, GET IT IN WRITING!!!
Let's start from the top. I am not a lawyer, but I play one online, and have experience from the other side of the lease (building management).
While I am not familiar with the specifics of California law, generally speaking, the worst case scenario is that you will be forced to hold up your end of the lease for the full term.
However, most landlords are, if nothing else, practical. If you tell them how screwed you are fiscally and that you have to move else you would go bankrupt - and consequently have the lease broken by the courts - he or she may be willing to work out an arrangement.
Now, if you can find a replacement tenant, that alone should suffice. Most of the time, a replacement tenant will have to only fulfill the current lease term, then sign the typical lease (here, and I'm guessing there, it's a one year lease).
You should carefully read your lease and see if there's any clauses that may help you break the lease. Heck, you may be able to sublet your current apartment and make a couple bucks in the process, and then transfer the tenant to the landlord at the slightly higher rate in a strange satisfying win-win.
Now, if the landlord requests a fee to break the lease early, you can probably make arrangements to pay it, though a lump sum has the advantage of a clean break, with no obligations burdening your already overpacked car.
Here are your laws is California on lease's http://www.uslandlord.com/laws/ca.html on legal resouces %26amp; more.
Plus knowledge of other California laws on anything check this site and talk live with a lawyer at http://www.lawyers.com/ which on their site can pin point you a local attorney right in your town [ great site ].Breaking a rental lease in California- 9 months left on the lease.?
Can you sublet your unit out for the remainder of your lease?
Normally, you are responsible for the balance of the lease term when you break your lease ... BUT landlord must mitigate your damages, meaning that he or she must make every reasonable effort to rent the property under the same or similar rental terms (rent, length of lease, etc). You could end up owing a month or two depending on the demand for rentals, the desireability of the unit, etc ...
Your landlord may just let you out of your lease with no problems. Explain your situation ... you are facing bankruptcy (which means you can't afford to pay your rent), you have an out of state job offer, etc. Most landlords would rather have a smooth exit than an expensive messy one.
You would be on the hook for the remainder of the lease unless it is rented to someone else. Luckily, the law is such that the landlord must make every effort to re-let the unit and alleviate your obligation as soon as possible. In case you have an unscrupulous landlord, they cannot charge your for the lease for a single day more than it takes for someone else to move in.
However, if you have a good, or at least cordial, relationship with your landlord, you can tell him/her what's going on and they may be willing to cut you some slack. The more notice you can give, the better.
As for the lump sum issue, you would just have to keep paying monthly until the unit is rented. You would not have to pay the remainder of the lease all at once, that would violate the ';double dipping'; laws if the unit was leased again during that time.
Technically you would be liable for what is left on the lease, unless there is an early move clause in it. Sometimes there is a clause saying you may have to pay 2 or 3 months rent if you vacate early. Talk to your landlord. If they are nice they may let you off with just one months rent. If they do, GET IT IN WRITING!!!
Let's start from the top. I am not a lawyer, but I play one online, and have experience from the other side of the lease (building management).
While I am not familiar with the specifics of California law, generally speaking, the worst case scenario is that you will be forced to hold up your end of the lease for the full term.
However, most landlords are, if nothing else, practical. If you tell them how screwed you are fiscally and that you have to move else you would go bankrupt - and consequently have the lease broken by the courts - he or she may be willing to work out an arrangement.
Now, if you can find a replacement tenant, that alone should suffice. Most of the time, a replacement tenant will have to only fulfill the current lease term, then sign the typical lease (here, and I'm guessing there, it's a one year lease).
You should carefully read your lease and see if there's any clauses that may help you break the lease. Heck, you may be able to sublet your current apartment and make a couple bucks in the process, and then transfer the tenant to the landlord at the slightly higher rate in a strange satisfying win-win.
Now, if the landlord requests a fee to break the lease early, you can probably make arrangements to pay it, though a lump sum has the advantage of a clean break, with no obligations burdening your already overpacked car.
Subscribe to:
Posts
(Atom)