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Flood Rental Eviction Question (what would you do?) UPDATE
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:23 pm
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:23 pm
Received a second notice today with a different reason stating eviction to make repairs.
Won't that look fishy since they just gave a notice for non-payment?
I know this is a legal question but I wanted to see what you would do.
Rental was flooded with about 4 inches, landlord also flooded and they said their own house was their priority and not to ask them for anything. We asked what he wanted us to do and he said that the flooring had to come out immediately and that he was not charging rent.
I hired people to help me do this (it was back breaking work too!) and the landlord came in to tell me to keep the AC on full blast 24/7 and not to worry about the power bill.
AC went down a few days later (It was submerged in the flood) I had that repaired same day.
We rented a fogger for the mold product and used it in the rental. We offered the use of the fogger to the landlord for their other properties while we had the rental. I took an extra step and also used a sprayer for the mold as well. I went through gallons of bleach and other cleaning supplies, kept fans and AC running. I kept receipts for FEMA but FEMA said as a renter I couldn't submit them. He said I did a good job on getting it clean.
So last week I get a call from the landlord saying they had a notary at their house and for me to sign some sort of liability waiver. I was at work and didn't get there in time to sign it. I get voicemail saying that tomorrow is the first. They wanted me to pay rent and full rent! I reminded them about what they said and they are denying it even though I have a witness. I reminded them everything I did physically and the money I spent and they said for me to get it back from FEMA. I told them I couldn't submit them. Then they said you can't live here for free! (I still have no floors mind you)
I got an eviction notice this morning :(
I guess I have been had but what do you do? It's not like there is an abundance of rentals. What would you do?
Won't that look fishy since they just gave a notice for non-payment?
I know this is a legal question but I wanted to see what you would do.
Rental was flooded with about 4 inches, landlord also flooded and they said their own house was their priority and not to ask them for anything. We asked what he wanted us to do and he said that the flooring had to come out immediately and that he was not charging rent.
I hired people to help me do this (it was back breaking work too!) and the landlord came in to tell me to keep the AC on full blast 24/7 and not to worry about the power bill.
AC went down a few days later (It was submerged in the flood) I had that repaired same day.
We rented a fogger for the mold product and used it in the rental. We offered the use of the fogger to the landlord for their other properties while we had the rental. I took an extra step and also used a sprayer for the mold as well. I went through gallons of bleach and other cleaning supplies, kept fans and AC running. I kept receipts for FEMA but FEMA said as a renter I couldn't submit them. He said I did a good job on getting it clean.
So last week I get a call from the landlord saying they had a notary at their house and for me to sign some sort of liability waiver. I was at work and didn't get there in time to sign it. I get voicemail saying that tomorrow is the first. They wanted me to pay rent and full rent! I reminded them about what they said and they are denying it even though I have a witness. I reminded them everything I did physically and the money I spent and they said for me to get it back from FEMA. I told them I couldn't submit them. Then they said you can't live here for free! (I still have no floors mind you)
I got an eviction notice this morning :(
I guess I have been had but what do you do? It's not like there is an abundance of rentals. What would you do?
This post was edited on 9/8/16 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:28 pm to brbengalgal
contact an actual attorney
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:29 pm to brbengalgal
well if they didn't have flood insurance on their house, the rental you are in, and possibly others, they are fricked and may lose everything.
sorry for your problems. im sure theirs are worse. how has this landlord treated you before the flood?
sorry for your problems. im sure theirs are worse. how has this landlord treated you before the flood?
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:31 pm to brbengalgal
I would never fix or pay to fix anything in a house I am renting.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:46 pm to brbengalgal
Well why would you do work to his home ?
I understand the no rent.
I understand the no rent.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:47 pm to brbengalgal
You're going to have to sue them (good thing you have receipts), or take it up the arse on this one. Your choice.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:49 pm to brbengalgal
Recount your understanding of the situation, present him with all the receipts so he can submit them to FEMA (keep copies) and then tell him you plan to continue to occupy the property as per your verbal agreement and if he wants to institute eviction proceedings to bring it on. Remind him of how much time and money this will cost him.
Know up front that your relationship with this landlord is now irreparably damaged and be on the lookout for a new place ASAP.
Know up front that your relationship with this landlord is now irreparably damaged and be on the lookout for a new place ASAP.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:53 pm to brbengalgal
If the story is true, what an a-hole.
That being said, never ever verbally agree to important shite, always get it in email/writing.
That being said, never ever verbally agree to important shite, always get it in email/writing.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 4:56 pm to brbengalgal
I'd sure as heck leave my mark like Sherman did.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:04 pm to brbengalgal
I would frick that house up tonight baw
Let's have an OTGT
Let's have an OTGT
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:19 pm to brbengalgal
Sorry you're getting treated so poorly.
Either lawyer up or move out. Those care your options. You could sue him but, that will take time and no guarantees.
Concrete in the toilets is an option.
Either lawyer up or move out. Those care your options. You could sue him but, that will take time and no guarantees.
Concrete in the toilets is an option.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:21 pm to brbengalgal
Pay some home depot workers $100 each to fill the entire house back up with wet sheetrock and debris.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:22 pm to brbengalgal
Ask him if he really wants to deal with going to court right now.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 5:50 pm to brbengalgal
Make amends any way you can if you want to stay. Contact FEMA for rental assistance or do whatever you need to do to get through this. This is no time for pride or legalities.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 6:01 pm to brbengalgal
Your landlord realizes that you have done most of his work and that his expense to finish it will be minimal. Due to the financial hit he took on the floods he is desperate to recoup some of his losses.
If you go away, he can put the new flooring in and rent his house for about 150% of what you now pay. In his mind it is win/win because his recent financial arse-kicking does not have him thinking straight.
You are going to have to leave but you still need some satisfaction. Have your boyfriend get a 1/16th inch drill bit for his cordless and go on the roof and drill about 200 holes before you leave.
The water damage you fixed will return. You need to do this when there is no forecast of rain for about a week. (Good luck with that part.
If you go away, he can put the new flooring in and rent his house for about 150% of what you now pay. In his mind it is win/win because his recent financial arse-kicking does not have him thinking straight.
You are going to have to leave but you still need some satisfaction. Have your boyfriend get a 1/16th inch drill bit for his cordless and go on the roof and drill about 200 holes before you leave.
The water damage you fixed will return. You need to do this when there is no forecast of rain for about a week. (Good luck with that part.
Posted on 9/6/16 at 6:04 pm to brbengalgal
go through the whole process they can evict but it will take weeks. Plus he has to repay you for work you did on his property.
Lawyer up.
Lawyer up.
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