can a rental lease agreement  be broken  if  a single family dwelling house was divided into 2 living areas?
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i'm not sure what part of the situation you own and who is renting from you, but here goes....\n\nif you bought a single home and you are turning it into 2 apartments, then i would defintiely check on the zoning issues with that.  \n\nif the neighbors are complaining, then too bad for them. they could try to petition it, which if enough people had issue, they could win.\nMy aunt lives in the town i grew up in and they were going to build some prject housing near her development.  the people of the town petitioned it and won.  \n\nyour situation is hardly similar in that it wouldn't affect the neighbor's value that much.\n\nalso, be aware, that if you try to do this project w/out proper zoning, and the neighbors find out...well, they could make a stink.\n\nnow, if you're talking about people already living in the home you bought and they don't want it divided, well, then you will need to consult their lease agreement with the old company.  if you bought it under the willingness of upholding their lease, then you're stuck.  if the previous owner sold it, then the lease is with them, not you and you can do kick them out if you please.\n\ni'll put this on my watchlist, so hopefully, you'll give some more details and i might help some more.
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Most lease agreements indicate that the tenant cannot sublease the property without written notice to, and approval from, the landlord.
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Was your orginal lease for only 6 months or 1 year?  If it was for one year, I believe that the home had to sell under the terms of the origianl signed lease/rent amount.  If it was only for 6 months, and then they made you sign a new one with the increase, there isn't much you can do.  As another answer stated, unless there was a "days notice" provision within the original lease, you might be sol.  My husband and I own a rental property and the lease clearly states that after the natural expiration of the origianl lease, lessee or lessor must provide 60 day written notice of intent to move, sell or increase rent.  This is not only designed to protect us as landlords (so the tenants can't just bail on us), but also protect the tenants from us selling the house.  We also added into the lease that if we chose to sell the property during the time of their original lease, the lease would be transferred to the new owner/ladlord, as is, that no increase or changes could be implemented until the expiration of the lease.  If you ever rent again there are a few things you should make sure of:\n\n1.  When the preliminary walk through is done, make sure they have a check list of all the appliances, condition of the home, (cracks, dents in walls, etc.), etc. that you both sign off on.  You should also get a copy of this checklist as well.  This way when you move out, there is a clear outline of the items, conditions, etc. and there will be no surprises.  \n\n2.  Make sure your lease clearly states what will happen if the property is sold while you are under contract with them.  If there is nothing in the lease that discuss days notice, etc., make sure it is added.  \n\n3.  Ask the landlord what happens if you decide to live in the house beyond the termination of the lease.  Will the rent amount increase?\n\n4.  Ask for points of contact for repairs and emergencies.  Who handles them?  Is there a request for repair form that you need to complete?  \n\nGoogle the phrase renters rights.  There are a lot of sites that deal with laws and regulations for each specific state.  If you were not given notice, and you feel that you were coerced into signing a new lease because you had no where else to go, you may have a case.  Good luck.
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It's strange you landlord did that. Typically, a rental lease agreement specifies the terms of maintenance. You should review the contract carefully. If it says the landord is responsible for any maintenance issues, you should not be liable. In California, it is a landlord's responsibility to keep an apartment habitable.
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If it's goverened at all, it's probably in state or municipal laws, or else excluded or granted by the lease that you signed. Step one, read the lease. Does it say if you can sublease or assign? Do you know which you want to do, sublease or assign? (ie., do you want to return to the property or not). Checking your lease is the place to start.
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It will depend on your lease... read it.  If your unsure seek advice from a solicitor... remember just because it's in your lease doesn't mean it's legal! Get it checked out if it looks like you might not get your money back.  Most leases will have a clause so that either party can withdrawal from the agreement.  There may be a penalty for this but it could depend on the reasons behind why the lease is being broken.
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Depends on your lease agreement. I would contact the housing authority for advise. They have a website  I beleive. G/L!
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yes.  even though its an implied lease, its still a contract, and the only way you can break a contract is through mutual consent.  the rules vary state by state, you might or might not get charged penalty fees or get your security deposit witheld for giving 30 days notice, in some states it is enough, in some states, its 2 months.  in some states, 15 days is enough.  so it really does vary.  i'd try and be nice to your landlord first, and ask if she could let you off the hook before you ask for the 30 days.  if you've been a good tenant long enough, she/he might be nice in exchange.  landlords are people too, you know.
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The fastest answer is to ask the Realtor to site the law. If you get the run around talk to his/her broker.\n\nIn California I'm not aware of such a law.\n\nAn honest open discussion with your landlord may go along way, especially if they have re-rented the property or can quickly.\n\nBest to you.
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Yes, it is binding.  If you try to evict them, and they show the judge a valid lease document, they will not be evicted, regardless of who owns the property now, so long as the person who signed it had the authority to enter into the lease when it was signed.\n\nA lease cannot be unilaterally cancelled by either party.  Just as the tenant moving into another property doesn't cancel the lease, the landlord selling does not cancel the lease.\n\nIf you didn't know it was leased when you bought it, then you may have a case for damages against the seller, but you won't  be able to get the tenant out.
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Leases of property vary from state to stae, but that doesn't mean that you are tied into one completely.\nAs laws vary, so do the leases, and with that being said, you need to examine the lease you signed to see if both parties have kept their end of the bargain.\nA lease, is a legal document, comitting you to a specific term of rent. Your landlord has "banked" on the fact that you will be there for a said period of time, and with you backing out, that puts his finances in a mixed state. However, depending where you live, that may not all be that bad. Perhaps, you or your landlord can sub-lease the property for a higher "IF" vacancy rates in your area are at a low point.\nAs for the only "legal" way of getting out of a lease, then you must agree to pay the remaining time on the property.\nBarring that, you may need to resort to being "evicted" perhaps by throwing loud parties and having the neighbours complain.
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A lease is a contract and if they've breached specifics of the contract, you could very well be able to get out of the lease.  If these are just "rules" that are posted (and not specifically part of the lease contract), then you probably would have to wait for the lease to expire.  \n\nSince you say "the lease clearly states that all residents....", the company that is renting the apartment (probably for illegal aliens) seems to be breaking their lease agreement, at the risk of your safety.  You may be able get that company's lease terminated or be allowed out of yours.  \n\nIf you can prove a pattern of the landlord not enforcing provisions of other leases, a judge would probably find in your favor.\n\nMy recommendation would be to contact the local HUD office or a real estate attorney and show them the lease.
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First, I sure get tired of folks responding to questions as if they were text messaging you; I wonder if they can properly spell anything. Second, each state has slightly different laws regarding personal property and tenancy. I also have a feeling you left a few details out; the owner of the property where your "house" or trailer was/is sitting on, is a rented space to you (Lessee) owned by the Lessor.  You must have recieved multiple notices regarding the issue of your back lot rent, and THEN it went to Small Claims Court.  The Judge in Small Claims must have had your "paid up" receipts of record, (if you bothered to show up)or not-if not, the Lessor (owner of the property) would have won the small claims case, then she/he (Lesor)would have had an additional request, through another court, at another date later, to request seizure of your property to pay the back owed bills.***** They can only do this if they have proved you had received Notices of these actions.**** The only way they could have had the utilities turned off is if they ended up owning YOUR property in this very legal way.  Seek free legal help from your community legal program; there is pro bono in just about every city in the USA.
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It will probably be a seperate bill. You should ask the landlord.
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Hi I m from Good old SA, your Landlord is not allowed to terminate your lease because you had a frying pan in your room as long as you did not have a stove in the room which you where using he/she can do jack shit too you if he /she wants to dispute it you can contact the Department of housing who will look into the matter, there number is 011 355 4000 webpage www.housing.qpq.gov.za
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yes..\nIt has to do with the housing and occupancy codes in your area..\nIt all depends on the size of the structure as to how many occupants can legally reside there..\nCheck with your local zoning office...
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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.