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We rented a house and the DAY we were moving in, we got the news that was for SALE. Of course the realtor “forgot” to mention us that when we signed the contract. In my opinion, they omitted the “little detail” to rent the house to have it maintained for free and get some money (a lot of money)... very clever! But I feel abused.
For us, renting this place was a huge economical sacrifice and we decided to do it seeking for some peace. PEACE? Now, strangers disturb us in our own living room, even on Sundays. We also have a key box in the property. I do not feel SAFE any more and I am scared for the kids since the realtor doesn't give us information about the people he brings into the house. There is any kind of people out there, sex offenders, and thieves ... Really scary for me, there is not guaranty that he is not binging one of those people into my house ... I feel so unprotected by the law that have no clue of what to do. I do no have any extra money to move out and I do not want to stress out my children even more than they already are for this situation.
We feel cheated and there are not many things we can do about it. I am trying to find a legal way to make the realtor pay for his "omission" or mal practice. As a therapy I am posting in many web sites what happened.
You have the right to be present in each visit, cook cauliflower or fish as often as you feel, and complain as much as you want, as loud as you want, in front of every one that wants to listen to you.
Do I have any rights at all?
Last edited by pilucad; 07-31-2011 at 01:15 PM..
Reason: more detail
Once the Landlord has sold the house. What is the proper notice for the renters to move out??? 30 day notice?? 2 weeks notice???
Any sale would be subject to the lease - the tenant has a right to stay until the lease term is completed. On a month-to-month lease the termination notice would be covered in the lease, usually 30-60 days notice.
I am in a month to month lease and the owner called the other day and stated that they were putting the house back on the Market. Within 2 days there was a realtor sign out front and 2 showings. Also the landlord told me the realtor was going to do a walk through for appraisal but the next day I see the listing online with 14 pictures of all my belongings online with the address listed of course. I told the landlord that I am moving and she asked for a 30 day notice in writing which I gave her. I asked her if she would just keep my security deposit for the following months rent as I would be out by the 5th. She said no she would need the rent. I asked her to produce something that shows she has my security deposit in an account and she said its in her girlfriends account. What rights do I have?? My June rent is paid ...all of this transpired on June 18th and I will not even be here for July?
hohman, check your state's tenant rights to see what you can do. It is my gut feeling that your LL is lying about having your deposit money in an account. Demand to see it in writing. Don't be shy. Too many tenants are tricked out of their security deposits! Good luck to you.
You have no right, in any state I know of, to demand that a landlord show proof of the deposit as a requirement to pay your last month's rent. Pay your rent as you agreed in your lease, and expect your deposit back, as agreed in the lease, and take action or make accusations only after your landlord fails to perform as agreed.
You have no right, in any state I know of, to demand that a landlord show proof of the deposit as a requirement to pay your last month's rent. Pay your rent as you agreed in your lease, and expect your deposit back, as agreed in the lease, and take action or make accusations only after your landlord fails to perform as agreed.
Steve
no that is not true. In WA. St. the LL must put the security deposit into its own holding acct. to which the LL gets all interest earned, And if asked they must show proof that its still there. On a side note the tenant should not be charged for normal wear and tear on a property either. ie paint, carpets, and what have you. The tenant is however responsible for damages that occur while renting. sorry for jumping off topic.
You're also replying to a question posed over eight months ago by a one-time poster. There are different laws in different states regarding the holding of a security deposit.
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no that is not true. In WA. St. the LL must put the security deposit into its own holding acct. to which the LL gets all interest earned, And if asked they must show proof that its still there. On a side note the tenant should not be charged for normal wear and tear on a property either. ie paint, carpets, and what have you. The tenant is however responsible for damages that occur while renting. sorry for jumping off topic.
