Charging housemate for 2 weeks of her not living there...am I in the right?
340673
It is going to depend on what state you live in, and whether you had a signed lease.  If you have alease with the provision that states that they were liable for all days up to termination of contract, then yes, she will have to pay.  If you didn't, then it is going to be hard to get.  Try this website and see if it helps.
878302
You shouldn't have agreed to pay for that in the first place.  My roommate broke my refrigerator trying to smash ice out of the freezer with a screwdriver and my landlord replaced it.  \n\nI've been in the same apartment for 9 years and had to deal with a landlord that's been nothing but an evil shrew.  They usually will try to get out of paying for anything even if they are legally obligated to do so.  This woman should not have the legal right to evict you unless it is stated in the lease that you must pay for all repairs and damages and provide the money by a certain date.  If it hasn't been fixed yet then she has even less of an excuse for acting this way.  This could be considered harassment.  \n\nCheck your lease.  If there is nothing in there that applies to this situation then IGNORE HER.  Most people never want to speak to their landlord anyway.  If you find that you are not legally obligated to pay for this then perhaps you should remind her of that.  Tho it may just make the situation worse.  The easiest thing to do is just pay her the money when you have it and try not to get yourself in this situation again.\n\n*After reading your additional details, your situation is a little worse than I thought.  It still depends where you live.  As far as I know, a "month-to-month" tenant can be evicted for any reason provided they are given a 30 day notice (NYC law is different).  Tenents that pay cash should always be given a rent reciept and hopefully you have kept them.  You may need them if this gets ugly.   If this woman is angry enough, it looks like she can evict you over it.  Even if you work it out, you should consider looking for another place anyway.
969744
Well they cant make her stay but if she leaves she could be required to pay her share of the rent for the rest of the lease. You cant make her roommates take on someone they dont want.
500447
Nothing the owner has the right to sell her house whenever and to whomever she wants. If you didn't want to move before, why do you want to now? I would contact the current landlord and make sure that the terms of your current lease are still valid, and just continue on like before. Now if she is trying to change the terms and increase the rent then I could understand your having a problem, but as it stands why go through the expense of moving if you don't  have to. Now if she is suggesting you move for one reason or another then your lease can be considered broken and they would forfeit the right to any monies owed.
839345
The landlord can ask a tenant to pay for whatever they want.  It's up to YOU if you want to or not.  If you don't, I would suggest looking else where, where it's not included in the lease.
883231
Time to get serious about the situation.  You have a contract and she has voided the contract with the bad check so she is out.  Did she tell you in advance about the bank problem?  If no then she is a con-artist and she will promise to pay in a few days and there will always be delays, stories etc.  She is bad news and you don't need to support her.   Kick her out asap and let someone else be duped by her.  Trust me I am in a similar business and I have heard every sort of excuse and sob story.  Don't give her any more time.  Go through a legal avenue so you son't have to listen to her stories first hand and fel sorry for her.  The next landlord will get the same bad business.
172852
if you told your landlord you would be out in 60 days, you are responsible for those two months rent payments. if you don't pay, he can take you to court or put a lein on your new property. \nis it worth the hassle or would it be easier to work something out with him??? call him and discuss some payment options... landlords can be forgiving if you communicate with them!
405707
With apartments, usually they'll insist all renters be on the lease, for legal and insurance reasons.\nWith private houses, it depends on what the landlord and main renter say; generally they will do month-by-month. \n\nUnless you're talking about staying a short time, pretending to be your friend's house guest and paying him directly. Which is not a great idea.\n\n>should I pay her her for deposit?\nNormally it's handled with the apt manager. This sounds like a dubious proposal. Anyway she may get damages or cleaning deducted from her deposit.\n\n> Is there a way to protect  myself in a new apartment if I don't like the place??\nNot really, but one month's notice is not a huge penalty, you could always just leave early if you disliked it that much.\nAre you concerned about noise, neighbors, the area, crime, traffic or what...? Try to do some research.
517383
No. However, you are not responsible for the upkeep. Tell your landlady that you will no longer be held liable.
794429
First of all, get an attorney immediately.  As far as the mother-in-law living upstairs without a lease, I would be very careful how you go about "evicting" her.  Your attorney will be able to help with this, but here in California, for example, landlords are required to give 60 days notice to any tenant they want out, even with a lease at will, which might be where the 2 months thing came into play in the first place.  Even when your boyfriend finally owns the home outright that won't allow him to evict a tenant without any notice.
1009449
Are you wondering how to get in contact with someone who needs their house looked after?  If so, I would contact the base housing office.  They should be able to answer your questions.  If you are wondering about any liabilities that would be placed on you if something happened to the house while the owner is away you should contact the base legal office.  They will be able to help you draft a "contract" of sorts between you and the owner that will state what you can and cannot be held accountable for in their absence.
154110
Hire an eviction service.  It can be tricky to boost someone, even if it is just a friend of your roommates who will not leave after visiting for three weeks.
461284
If you signed a lease (a written agreement) then for instance your the landlord and someone is renting from you then you have to give them a notice, then if they don't want to leave, then you take the matter to the magistrate, then wait some more (about 30 more days). Roughly, it will take 90 days and then the magistrate will send (more than likely)a Constable to escort the people out (or you if this is the case). The matter will be brought up at the magistrate level carrying a fine and the amount due in rent. If your on probation or something this shouldn't cause an uproar with your P.O. its not like its a new charge and then you would get violated. As far as your credit like I said if your paying on it (making an effort) then you shouldn't worry. But with everything else your credit is effected. I've owed $800 in rent and had someone come and lock me out and then the next day called the housing authority and made arrangements to pay the amount back and nothing came about this since, everythings fine.
581221
First of all you don't LET her do anything. She is an adult and will make her own decision. \nIf you are so worried, offer to stay there with her or ask her to stay with a friend. Or ask her to deal with your place just for the 2 weeks. \nIf something happens, then you shouldn't be with her anyways.
687751
Can you give any more information about where you stay. The law and the help available will vary from place to place. For example, in Scotland, personal care costs - the cost of feeding, washing, dressing etc are met by the state. The other "hotel costs" which are basically the bill for the accommodation, the food bill etc are not. In England, personal care costs are not met by the state. If money must be found to met the costs of her care, it is likely that you could be forced to sell your home to liquidate her share of the assets.
887408
If your roommate gave you a 30 day notice 10/22 she is still responsible for rent thru 11/22. She is still considered a tenant until the 22 you can be nice and pro rate the rent for the 22 days.  Please do not throw her stuff to the curb, you would be responsible for it if it went to court.  Good Luck KG
854693
You're right, unless it's in writing there's not much more you can do.  And if there is something else, it'll probably end up costing you more tyring to do something about it, than what you've already paid!  Needless to say, it wont be worth it!   So you can either continue feeling bad and mad about it or move forward and learn from it!    And remembering next time.... "the only way you can get screwed, is if you let them"    I would just put my focus and energy on the future.  Are they worth getting you down?    \n\nBy the way, did you guy give a rent deposit when you first moved in? Well, If you did, it might be worth trying to get it back.  By making sure the apartment is spotless and painted!  The cleaner the unit, the less the take out for the clean up!