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Edited by DeMix: 9/16/2017 3:17:45 PM
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Pissed off landlord, now being forced to move?

I'm in the wrong

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Landlord is a unreasonable nerd

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Unbelievable, I pay rent every month. All of it. But because I told him I'm not going to pay him the first week of next month(due to a personal complicated situation), he told me to leave. Now I have three days to leave.. "Three days?" I tried to explain to him that he would get paid the week after. And that I would give him 100 dollars extra for the inconvenience. But he continued to be unreasonably. Do you guys think I'm in the wrong? Because I always pay. And it's just a one week delay. Nevertheless, I'm pissed. Edit: I was planning on moving anyway. But still, major bs. Also, what would you guys do?

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  • Pay him early. Problem solved

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  • What makes you think you have a right to pay rent late?

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    • Pull out your lease and read it. There should be a section regarding a grace period as well as what can happen if you are indeed late. There should be resources available for renters at your local county office as well detailing the laws regarding rentals.

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      • The landlord can issue a 3 day notice for nonpayment of rent. If you don't pay soon enough they can initiate eviction proceedings, and for late payment, it won't take long. Landlords are generally more flexible but they don't have to be. At least in my state

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      • This makes me glad that I have a pretty good landlord who understands if I have to wait to get paid a few days after the 1st.

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      • This isn't what Adam Smith wanted :(

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      • Contact the lord of all land lords...

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        • Just don't say anything next time. By the time the landlord remembers just tell him you forgot. He might say "Just get it to me by the end of the day". Then forget again and when he asks tell him you'll get it as soon as you can and that you're sorry. Asking for forgiveness is easier than asking for permission.

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          • Edited by Vox Mortuis: 9/18/2017 1:12:13 PM
            Depends, look at your lease. I'd have to say on the paying rent late thing, he's in the right. How would you like it if your employer said "hey, I'm going to have to pay you a week late?" At least to me, and most, if not all people I know, that would be unacceptable. Now, on the 3 days thing, that would depend on your lease. If it says you get longer in the lease, I'd bring that to his attention and threaten legal action if he doesn't allow you to stay the time allotted in the lease.

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          • I dont think they are allowed to do that. Im pretty sure they need to give you an advance warning of atleast a month (i feel like its 3 though) And must have a reasonable answer as to why. Not sure where you are but im certain that is how it is with my grandma being a landlord of multiple properties and having the unsavory kind here and there. You should see if you can dispute it. That sounds like a strong case in your favor.

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            • Was gonna say that he was in the right but I mean the guy is getting $100 extra for his trouble 'Nerd' might be the wrong word for this economically challenged gent

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            • If you have signed a contract and fail to honour it you should look at it to find out your options. Or seek legal advice. It sounds like you are the one deciding when to pay.

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            • Look up your local laws on the eviction process. Also have a copy of your rental agreement and look it over in detail. In my area, eviction takes 90 days. A notice gets posted on the door, tenant has 90 days to vacate. Tenant can fight the eviction for a number of reasons. If there are discrepancies between your rental/lease agreement and the law, make sure that the agreement doesn't take precedence over the rental law, which can happen, as some rental agreements in some areas can be considered "personal contracts" the way they are worded. A personal contract can, but it is not likely, circumvent rental law. Once you have a good idea about the law, you said you were planning on moving, so plan out your move, find a new place, etc. Take tons of pictures of your place with a way to verify what date it is. You want to be able to prove it is in good condition so the landlord doesn't try to sue you for damage, and try to ream you for your deposit. I'd even rexcomend doing a video walkthrough showing that the plumbing works fine, you haven't damaged anything, etc. Prepare to do this again when the place is completely empty right after youve cleaned it all out, and right before you leave. Then let your landlord know the date you will move out, let then know that you will pay full rent until that date. Submit this in writing, and in email. That way you can prove it was sent and delivered. Dont agree to pay any late fee other than what is stipulate in writing on your rental contract. If there is a provision for a late fee, be sure to include that in your written letter that you will pay it for that one week you are late. If there is a late fee on the contract, make sure on your letter, it says that your week late will include the agreed upon late fee "as per the contract" and if there is not a late fee specifically stated on the contract, do not pay one. From here on out, keep as many records as you can about how your landlord handles this. You want to make sure you have evidence if he tries anything shady, such as suing for damages to the place that never occurred, entering your residence without proper notice, harrasment, etc. Download a rental inspection checklist from the Internet, and ask your landlord (always through writing and email) to go through it with you. The two of you walk through the place, make notes and take pictures of everything, then both sign that you agree on the condition of the rental. Make sire that this cooperative inspection takes place after you have cleaned the home, and taken all of your own videos and pictures. If he refuses to participate, send him an email stating that he refused, and ask the landlord to participate one more time. Always be polite and professional in all of your communication with the landlord. The letter to him should be like this: "Dear (name of landlord), I am hereby giving notice that I will vacate the premises on (date you are moving out)_______, and that rent for the month of _________ will be late. The tent for the month of _________ will be paid to you by check on (date you will pay)_________. As per our signed rental agreement, I am giving sufficient minimum notice, and late rent will include a late fee of $_____.___ making the total payment on (date you will pay)_________ to be $____.__" Type it up, put your typed name and date at the bottom, sign your name in pen, write the date in pen, and mail it to him. Send an exact digital copy of that same letter via email. If he tries to pull any shenanigans after you've researched and followed these steps, call the police every time. A history of having the police called on him for harassment, illegal entry to a tenant's property, and whatever else he tries to pull, will make him look really bad if it needs to go to court later. Try to have the mindset that it will 100% go to court. Act as if a judge is literally watching you in the moment to decide your case. Document everything. Communicate only in writing. Be professional and polite no matter what. Good luck.

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              • Um OP, I don't think you have to leave immediately. I'm pretty sure there's a law that protects you by allowing you to stay there for a month after being told you're getting evicted. You might want to check that out.

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              • You should leave a gift for him in front of the door to his apartment 💩

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              • Follow him around for a day and make notes of where he goes and who he speaks to. Then do this every day for a few months. That's it. It'll be exciting.

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              • How long have you been living there? The landlord can probably charge new tenants way more

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              • How was your relationship with him beforehand? Because this seems a bit out of the blue.

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                • Dont -blam!- up the apartment

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                • Edited by Vicex: 9/17/2017 1:29:08 PM
                  Mate.. look at your tenancy agreement the next time you rent a place. Landlords have every right to initiate the eviction process in the event of missed payment(s). It's a pay rent or quit notice (so within the 3 days given), not a notice for termination without cause (which would be more like 30-60 days of your city even allows it).

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                  • Three days is most likely illegal, depending on where you live. Whether or not he has cause to kick you out for paying late really depends on your lease agreement. Usually there are stipulations for late charges and you wouldn't be up for eviction unless you didnt pay for whatever agreed amount of time. But, that may not be the case. Read over your lease and your local/state laws. I'd be pretty shocked if three days is acceptable. However, you might want to consider the cost of lawyering up and fighting this compared to the cost of simply moving on. Sounds like your landlord is a bonafide asshole and this would probably only be the beginning of the trouble. I'd take photographic evidence of how you're leaving the apartment in case your landlord tries screwing you over on your deposit, which I bet he will.

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                    • I would take a dump on his car.

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                      • For those who say take the landlord to court, many States allow 3 day evictions for any violation of the lease agreement. A 30 day notice is a curtesy, a 3 day notice is the minimum.

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                        • Edited by Athos SD: 9/17/2017 5:55:10 AM
                          Stay and Wear boxers , play loud music , get a pot license , invite people at all hours. Basically be his worst nightmare. He will rue the day he crossed you.

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                          • 3 days? Aren't you required to give at least a 30 day notice? What state is that it would be so illegal here and I would sue his pants off

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