how can i get my landlord off my back, month owing to him and cant afford to pay the miserable tit?
365146
Try to figure out a payment plan. Right now, the landlord has the power in the situation; he's the one who'd be able to use the terms of the lease to try to get you out of the property.\n\nBest to work with him to get out of arrears. If you do figure out a plan, and go through with your part of it, his part of it should be to leave you alone.
976085
What you need to do is go to is send your tenant an eviction notice giving them 7 days to pay or move out.  Send this through certified mail.  On the 7th day if they haven't paid, go to your city's court house and tell them you need to file for an eviction.  It will cost you around $50 plus an extra $20 for the sherifff to deliver the notice to your tenant.  They'll give you a court date (usually about 3 weeks from the time you file for the eviction).  When you go to court either your tenant won't show up (most likely what will happen) and you'll win automatically, or they will and they won't be able to prove they've paid and you'll win.  At this time they'll give the tenant 7 days to move out.  If they don't move out in 7 days you can call the sherif and set their belonging out on the curb.  The sooner you file for eviction the better.  Good Luck!
974246
Although technically, the previous answers are right ( you should pay your rent because of your contract etc), I would advise that you hold on to that rent payment and don't pay him! \nHe sounds like a bit of a rogue, and if he is a crook you won't be seeing the whole amount of your deposit returned (typically landlords like him make up reasons such as cleaning bills, delapidation etc in order to retain your money) \nYou're moving out at the end of December anyway and he has no power to just 'throw you out', he'd have to get an eviction notice and go through certain legal proceedures. The chances of him taking you to court are very slim, he would only do this if he thought you had caused damage to the property, but it sounds as though the property wasn't completely legal anyway (basic rights are to have a corgi certificate, working appliances etc)\nSo, I say sod him!! Good luck x
881602
He cannot evict you for this. It is A LAW that all sex offenders and sexual predators must register with the police department where they live. This information is public record. Anyone can go online, pull up the sex offenders for their area, and see photos of the people in addition to an overview of their offense/s and their status. You have not broken any laws by discussing a matter of public record with anyone else, and you surely have not violated your lease agreement, either.\n\nHOWEVER - do you really want to continue renting from this man? It may be a possibility that he will attempt to make your life uncomfortable if he perceives you as a thorn in his side (even though HE is the one who did something VERY wrong). When you look at the big picture, you may realize that it would be better to cut your losses and move on. \n\nI would suggest that, if you take this route, that you send your landlord a certified, return-receipt-requested letter, advising him that you are moving out on such&such date, and that he can use your security deposit for the last month's rent. In the letter, tell him that you are uncomfortable doing business with someone who has a background such as his. I highly doubt that he will attempt to hold you to the entire lease, but, if he threatens to take you to court, tell him to go right ahead. If he is stupid enough to actually do this, there isn't a judge in the world who would side with him - AS LONG AS YOU HAVE NOTIFIED HIM IN WRITING OF YOUR INTENTIONS AND WHY.\n\nMost important is to remember to send the letter certified, return receipt requested. It is the only thing a judge will accept as proof that the landlord was properly notified, and is well worth the buck or so that it costs.\n\nIf, for whatever reason you choose to stay there, I think you are going to have issues with this landlord. Just a hunch.
325595
Try to cut a deal with the landlord.  Maybe find someone to take over the lease.\n\nI did this in Chicago and it worked out fine; I found someone to stay in the apt for the rest of the lease term.  I agreed to split one month with the new tenant, then he paid the rest.  \n\nI "broke" a lease in NYC, mostly b/c the landlord was in serious violation of housing codes, laws, etc.  I tried to be reasonable and deal with the guy, but he would not budge.  I sued him in housing court and left the unit with 3 months on the lease.  He never came after me for the last three months, but he kept my deposit (which he was entitled to do; luckily the rent I withheld was in excess of the deposit, so I came out on top).  Also, he lived outside of the country and coming after me would have been a huge waste of his time.\n\nTry to avoid "breaking" the lease.  It's just a lot of hassle and expense.  Plus, the landlord will keep your deposit, probably charge you for cleaning and repairs, and likely sue.
189571
Here is the step by step of what you should do.\n\n1. Gather proof that you over paid him. Canceled check, statements, letters. \n\n2. Get proof of what your actual rent was; the lease, cancelled checks.\n\n3. Go to the county court house and up to the county clerk and ask for a small claims form or packet. Pay them what it costs to file the case, (usually $35), ask when it can be filed and note the date in your calendar. They will want to know if you will deliver the summons for court or if the sheriff should. I suggest the sheriff.\n\n4. If you have any witnesses to the overpayment and they can not be in court, have them sign a letter with their side of the story. Have it notarized at a bank.\n\n5. See if you have pictures of the houses condition when you left, just in case he uses the excuse that you trashed his house. If you have them and they show the house as fine, bring them to court with you.\n\n6. Write a very short story about how it happened. This will help the judge see the event in your eyes.\n\nAs to not knowing where he now lives, it might be fairly easy to deal with if you can give the sheriff the town. He then can do a search to find the guy and deliver the summons.\n\nNow, if the landlord doesn't show up for court, you will almost always automatically win. The landlord will be given 30 days to pay you. If he doesn't pay in thirty days, you go back to the court and file a contempt of court against him. He will then be given another 30 days to pay. If he doesn't pay then, you have to notify the court and they will issue a bench warrant out for his arrest. Bench warrants are not followed through with like a criminal warrant. If he gets busted for something else, the bench warrant can be served then but they dont usually go out searching for him with just a bench warrant.\n\nGood Luck! I have won a few of these cases. I only filed when the person was totally in the wrong and didn't care a hoot about me and the trouble they caused.
507354
You CANNOT withhold rent legally.  You could convievably sue him for back rent or force him to remove the stuff from the garage.  If you wanted to sue him for back rent you'd take it up with small claims court, but I'm not sure how far you are going to get with this as a garage may be a different issue.\nThe better housing breuau should get you started.  We the people is another great source for legal information.
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.
426618
Without going into details over the argument itself, my advice to you is avoid direct confrontation with this person and seek a more civil way to address any issues you may be having with him, this would include up to contacting local authorities over his threats.\n\n  If both of you are under a common landlord, try directing a complaint toward him/her.
881058
Talk to the CAB about the tenant rights. They will be able to give you the specifics, and they're free!
885284
Go and see a solicitor, maybe a letter from them may scare him into paying up. Good luck :-)
660686
I'm sorry to hear of your predicament.  One good thing is that your landlord cannot immediately evict you.  Contact different assistance providers in your area, including the government.  Good luck to you.
620801
You have no legal liablility now, the landlord can sue you if he can prove you did it fraudulently, then you'll haev to pay.
755260
Sweetie I hate to tell you this but unless it is in writing then there is really nothing you can do. You really have 2 options:\n\nOption 1: Stay there until the end of your lease\n\nOption 2: Break the lease and make payment arrangements (if the landlord allows for that) or have it go on your credit.\n\nGood Luck
786496
If you do not have a lease, but you paid the agreed upon monthly rent, he cannot evict you. If you did not pay, then your agreement may be meaningless.\n\nYou need to have a canceled check. Essentially you need proof that the landlord cashed the check. That will serve as proof that you paid for the month.\n\nTake care,\nTroy
308051
Go to your landlord.  Explain your situation to him/her humbly and honestly.  You don't have to kiss his/her...you know what.  But be humble and honest about the situation.\n\nIf for some reason you just cannot afford to pay the rent, be upfront and say so.  He/She will appreciate you for being humble and honest; and will possibly allow you to break the lease without penalty.\n\nYou may also contact your (clerk of courts) to find out from their department that handles landlord/tenant issues.
822719
There is so much good advice already , but ...   I would like to add a little to it anyway, namely ,  PLEASE  see to it immediately that you have a job, an income of your own of some sort . Take your name off that account of his and get one in your own name . You do not need anybody else's  approval when you feel you want to spend some money . Earn it yourself and enjoy it yourself. Pay your debts and don't be a moocher living in a person's apartment etc., and they have total control over your destiny . He can do an about turn and kick you out any time if your name is not on the renter contract . All you need is a good fight or argument and you are history . I hope for your sake you put some money aside . Sure is hell to be hungry and have no place to keep warm . Look out for yourself and good luck to you .