My landlord wants to break the lease (2015, rental)

[DEE SKI]

Hi All,

Last night My wife and I were contacted and informed by my landlord that his job (in another state) has ended and he wants the house back. I guess because I was in shock by this ambush and didn't say anything he then started explaining that he thought his job would last at least another six months, but... yada yada yada. He did not offer any compensation just informed me that he wanted the house back in 30 days. The lease runs until April 2014. I called the NC Attorney General and left a message to obtain information about my rights, but responses and feedback are welcome. Thanks

DEE SKI

[topchief1]

Originally Posted by DEE SKI

Hi All,

Last night My wife and I were contacted and informed by my landlord that his job (in another state) has ended and he wants the house back. I guess because I was in shock by this ambush and didn't say anything he then started explaining that he thought his job would last at least another six months, but... yada yada yada. He did not offer any compensation just informed me that he wanted the house back in 30 days. The lease runs until April 2014. I called the NC Attorney General and left a message to obtain information about my rights, but responses and feedback are welcome. Thanks

DEE SKI

Without having the insight of those who rent houses for a living, one thing I would do in your case is review the lease agreement front and back, and make sure there is nothing on there that he can't try to evict you on, should he have no recourse and be forced to honor the lease.

[momtothree]

Check out this link: Local Tenant Rights, Laws, and Protections: North Carolina

Also for Mecklenburg:
http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/c...n_you_rent.pdf

Excerpt: . The owner, on the other hand,
cannot demand immediate possession of rented property. He/she
must honor the renter’s right to occupy the property during any period
for which the rent has been paid and for which proper notice to vacate
has not been given. Notice should be in writing (although not required by law) and give the date
of vacancy. Notice should be signed by the tenant, dated and delivered to the owner or
management before the notice period required by law.
NOTICE PERIOD
The notice period depends on the period for which the property is rented. If there is a written
lease, the notice period is usually stated in the lease. If there is no written lease provision and no
notice period has been stated in an oral agreement, the following notice periods are required by
law:
o Week-to-week rental – two days
o Month-to-month rental – seven days.
o Year-to-year tenancy – one month
o 60 days, minimum for lease of a lot for a mobile home
Be sure to determine what the notice period is before making plans to move, so there is no
question that the proper notice was given. If there is any doubt, talk to the owner, property
manager, a housing counselor or any attorney.

Also read your lease on the cancellation policy on the Landlord's part. I would also contact him and try to offer a deal where if he refunds you the security deposit early and not charge you rent for the remaining thirty days, you will leave. Or something like that. Sometimes you can strike a deal. Good luck.

[chb119]

The devil is in the details, none of us know what your lease states so nobody is qualified to answer your questions. Take your lease to an attorney and have him or her review it.

[crestliner]

I agree with others that say this is a legal matter. If you are forced to leave before your lease is up obviously you are going to suffer a financial loss and should be compensated. If you were the one breaking the lease just what do you think he would do?

[Phil A. Delphia]

When I was house shopping for a personal residence (not as an investor) three years ago I couldn't look at properties that were being rented by tenants with time left on their lease because the owners couldn't break their leases for self-serving purposes. I did look at one property that had a tenant, but their original lease was up and they were staying month to month. I'm pretty sure that unless your lease has language dealing with this issue, then NC law should be in your favor. If there's doubt or are facing eviction (which is a legal matter anyway), consult or hire an attorney.

[USCRugbyNo1]

You have a lease right? I would bet that he can't get it back till your lease ENDS.

[rocky66]

Hello how you guys doing today what my name is Richard I signed a two year lease in January 3rd 2015 my landlord when they text me to move out of the premises because his girlfriend wants me out of here they do not want to give me my rent or security back what can I do I am also Disable to the state of New Jersey

[rocky66]

My landlord will not give me my Lease

[momtothree]

Originally Posted by rocky66

My landlord will not give me my Lease

Do you have any proof of any kind that you are in a 2 year lease? Receipts for rent/deposit or emails back and forth?