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Need some Advice on a Bad Landlord
Landlord took 18 days to fix air conditioning and it still dont blow air out good, the heat does not work. Bad ant problem, she gave me some spray that did not work. Gnats problem that started from the flood from the air conditioning. My 6month lease is up and I am month2month now. I wrote her a letter on May 9 stating that I was moving on June 5, she wrote me a letter on May 22 telling me to leave on May 31. I did not pay rent for the month of May due to the ongoing insect prob, etc. Do I have to leave on May 31 or could I stay until June 5?
Asked on May 29, 2009 under Business Law, Tennessee
Answers:
J.V., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If you didn't pay May's rent and she said to leave by May 31st regardless of her ability as a landlord you technically are living on her premises without being paid and as such she has a right to kick you out.
Her being a bad landlord off course is an issue but may not be one you can pursue with any legitimacy. At this point you seem to be haggling over 5 days. Would there be any recourse if you didn't leave yes she can attempt to kick you out or possibly begin an action for May
If you can leave if might be better than leaving any possibility for problems. If not speak to her maybe she will allow you the extra few days or even if you pay a nominal fee.
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