icdsanders@sbcglobal.net
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Big question - Do you have a rental agreement?
Check the laws which are the revise statues for your state for rental property. There are really tight laws as far as tenant/landlord and landlord/tenants are concerned. They should be an easy read as to what you want to know. If not go to the justice court in your community and they will provide you with site and laws that you need to see for the questions that you need answered. They will not give you legal advice but by calling an attorney's office, you might get a person that will give you some advice that will help.
Most states require that you give the landlord a 30 day notice in writing if you are a month-to-month tenant. Then I would call an building inspector to come check out the wiring. You could lose everything if the place caught on fire due to the faulty wiring. If the inspector says that the wiring needs to be fixed, usually the state law provides for a time frame in which the landlord has to do this. The Inspector could also say that the place is uninhabitable and therefore you are able to move immediately without notice - the inspector should notice the landlord. Another place of interest is to see if there is a CofO (certificate of occupancy) on the place. If not...done deal. He can no longer expect rent and all money from any security is due and owing because that makes it an illegal residence.
Good luck. |
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kmkagreen
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A landlord does not have the choice to not accept your 30 day notice...they cannot force you to stay living in their home. As far as the repairs that need to be made, contact the health department and find out who to call to have the house condemned...problem solved, and your landlord will have to fix all safety issues before it can be rented again...I am not sure but may also be responsible for paying for your lodging until repairs are made if you choose to stay...look up your tenant rights and responsibilities. |
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rstone1231
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You should review your lease as well as WI landlord/tenant law.
To answer your question, technically you can do whatever you want. You could leave tommorow if you felt like it. However, you will still be held responsible to the terms of your lease with the owner.
As far as the condition of the property goes, it is the landlords responsibility to provide a safe environment. If the electric situation is not safe and a hazard to your well being, then you would be within your legal right to hire a contractor to fix the issue and then deduct the money from your rent.
I would suggest reading up on your rights as a tennant and talking with the owner first no matter what you decide to do. |
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Rick B
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You seemed to feel safe enough when you did not have a house waiting for you. Don't make excuses.
The simple question is - can you get out of your lease. The answer is yes. Read your lease and see what the terms are. |
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Scigirl
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Did you sign a contract? If so, it is binding. If the contract says you can give 30 days, then send him a letter in the mail where he has to sign for it. |
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Monkey S
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depends on your lease. i would assume you didnt sign a 1 year lease since you knew you would be buying a house within the year. If it is month to month you only have to give 30days notice. There are state landlord laws. Look into them. Read your lease. Report the landlord as a slum lord. |
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Craig T
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Just a guess but are you assuming that 30 day notice is 30 days from whenever you tell him you are moving out? (which btw under any states law to be legally binding must be in writing) 30 days notice must be made on or before the date rent is due to be effective at the end of the next rental period.
In other words, if your rent is due on the 1st then if you give notice TODAY, your notice is effective Feb 1 and you are obligated to pay rent for the entire month of Feb. Thats the law |
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onegrlme
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Yea give him a 30 day writen notice and date it copy it. Then give it to him in your rent. Make sure you keep th copy . Or you could send him a certified letter. that is offical and he really cant fight that in court. But yea a 30nday notice IS a must. |
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Well, first off, all the problmes with elect., plumbing, etc shouldn't wait till you're moving to tell the landlord. Unless you have been all along and they just suck about dealing with it. Still, you should be the bigger person and give them a notice. Take legal action if they hassle you about moving. |
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chad k
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no lease no problem most landlords dont even pursue it if you did have a lease |
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