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Landlord wasn't paying the mortgage, Eviction
Darkewolfe
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We've all seen news stories on this one recently. It hit a bit closer to home this time. A lawyer-type person has advised that since the landlord was not due rent (as he was not legally maintaining posession of the property) some claims are in order. From what I've gathered (still trying to get in touch with the eviction attorney) $1500 is a normal amount for this, referred to as "cash or keys." There's also the matter of the security deposit, and then there's always the question of whether the landlord has already skipped town and will never be heard from again. Is anyone familiar with this situation, and do they have any advice?
(The good news is that a move was already planned for this week to a nicer apartment, so extended homelessness will not be involved.)
(The good news is that a move was already planned for this week to a nicer apartment, so extended homelessness will not be involved.)
What is this I don't even.
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The security deposit you are legally due and as long as you find the landlord it should be relatively easy to get - they are supposed to be kept in separate accounts.
The rent you paid you may be legally due but that would be a much harder battle to fight.
See how many books I've read so far in 2010
Well, half the month is being lost. So, half the month plus an emergency move (plus being locked out of the house for one night since the locks were changed) is probably equal to about one month's rent.
Also, this isn't my place, it's my best friend's place. Oregon state law applies in this situation.
I'm assuming in addition to half the month's rent, he's probably also losing his first month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit he payed prior to moving in?
It's possible that he just couldn't make the mortgage payments, and instead of working with the bank to keep the property, he just let it go into foreclosure. Doesn't necessarily mean he's a sketchball and is keeping your money (though, it's likely), apparently lots of people are doing this b/c it's just easier.
Not contacting your tenants at all during those months doesn't exactly imply that there's an established trust operating.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
Denial could be an issue here. Also, if his tenants move out, he is dead sure of not being able to meet the mortgage, when previously he might have only been mostly sure.
So lucky that the OP was moving anyway!
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
Yeah, I think you're right.
I am fairly certain that you are completely wrong. When someone is lying to you (having a lease agreement with someone is also explicitly saying that you have the right to rent that property out, which you don't if you aren't paying the mortgage), stealing from you (taking your rent money without meeting the obligations of a landlord), and doesn't communicate with you regarding such serious issues, I think the time of amiable conversation is gone and legal actions are the new way of communicating.