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Just settled into new place, sorta, but came back to update...was pretty funny at court..landlord had lawyer, lawyer had all wrong info....wrong amounts etc. We got a lawyer to advise us fpr free basically and say we 100% would win and especially because we only "owed" one months rent ...his lawyer approached us with using security for Oct's rent and giving us the rest of security back. We moved on the 15th, left the place in immaculate condition and got our money back. Felt better to leave on good terms. Theres still an issue with upstairs tenants, they wont leave. Judge said they dont have to pay rent, LL is not legally allowed till he converts the house, pays the fine, but they will likely get evicted now as he is allowed to evict as he gave notice.
So Alls good for us ...thanks to all for advice!
We are getting receipts now at new place, full to the max rental insurance and had the LL show us the rental permit before we moved in as theres a tenant upstairs. I think we learned a hard lesson about trust.
Great news and I am glad you are getting a fresh start in the right way!
Another lesson you have learned is to consider all points of view and not to be run off by know-it-alll fools ... who can now eat the aggressive and nasty words they flung at you.
Landlord rights vs. Tenant rights is virtually non-existent or very limited! As a result of law-abuse by Tenants, LLs have little to no sympathy for Tenants.
You assumed the responsibility of paying for the time you occupied HIS premises and he took your word for it. You should stick by that commitment...it's called HONOR. Your tolerance for the place's short comings were acceptable until he asked you to move out. Your research on the property made things even more appealing for you to try to snag his property for a song and a dance. It didn't work you so you got pissed but, your tenancy does not allow you the right to make decisions with anyone's money. I consider this STEALING!
His financial situation is none of your business either...all of those that are telling you to fight the man are prime examples of what has rendered the LL Rights such a joke, and why Landlords can't afford to be "merciful" when a Tenant really needs it. 9 out of 10 the "give them an inch & they'll take an arm" is true, which messes it all up for HONEST and HONORABLE Tenants.
Pay the man and take your kid on the school trip!
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