Landlords legal responsibilities…
By Martin
Upon our marriage and purchase of our new home in August 08, my husband moved out of his apartment after 10 years there. He had just renewed his lease in May 08, making them aware that he would be moving in August. They would not allow him anything less than a years lease, but told him they’d get another tenant in asap (it’s on the beach) and he wouldn’t be held to the lease then. Well, my husband paid all of August, and generously paid September too, because they decided to renovate the apartment after he left. Well, every time we drove by it was STILL under renovation. Neighbors told us the workers come on occasion and nobody was in any hurry to get the renovations done as long as they were getting money from my husband…. they weren’t even trying to rent it. It has now been 3 1/2 months and the place is finally up for rent, but this renovation should NOT have taken this long, it is an extremely small apartment with no luxuries. They have not communicated with us for all this time until today, by letter wanting payment for Oct and Nov. rent! Is this legal to unreasonably “sit” on a place instead of securing a new tenant, renovating at their leisure at my husbands expense? They knew 3 months prior he was moving but unfortunately it was not put in writing at the lease re-signing. They have not been communicative or respond to calls. They also kept the security deposit. This just seems like bad business practices that need attention. The rental company refuses to allow us to speak to the owner of the property as well. Please advise.
Edited on: Friday, September 17th, 2010 2:54 pm
2 Responses to “Landlords legal responsibilities…”
Gary Hepworth November 18th, 2008 7:04 am |
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Martin– |
anonymous November 19th, 2008 8:52 am |
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It doesn’t seem right that you would be charged during the time the unit is being re-finished. I would suggest filing a landlord complaint as mentioned above. I would bet that the manager will continue to charge your husband through the end of the contract unless you put your foot down. |
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