The landlord can only seek possession during a fixed term of a tenancy (for example the first six months of a shorthold tenancy) on the grounds shown in italic type. Mandatory grounds - for which the landlord must have advised the tenant in writing before the tenancy began that s/he might be seeking possession: * Your landlord used to live in the house and wants it back (at least two months notice must be given) * The house has been repossessed and the mortgage company need to sell the house with vacant possession (at least two months notice must be given) * Your house is needed for a minister of religion and you were given notice of this when you moved in (at least two months notice must be given) * The tenancy is for a fixed term of not more than eight months and within a year before you moved in the house was let as a holiday home (at least two weeks notice must be given) * The tenancy is for a fixed term of not more than 12 months and within a year of moving in the house was let to students by the place where they were studying and you were given written notice of this before you moved in (at least two weeks notice must be given).
Yes, you can break the lease but you might lose any security deposit or other monies. You can talk to your landlord and give them notice and they may work something out for you.
No, without a written lease, the landlord can only evict the same as a month to month lease agreement (30 days) but the protections to the tenant and landlord are not stated.
You get your house key(s) whenever you sign the lease. Normally your lease is not prepared until you've worked out your first month's rent and any deposits that are required. In most states the landlord must give you the keys to the front door of your house. If this happens you have the right to change any of the other locks without your landlord's permission, but not the lock of which your landlord gave you the key.
It would be called a Residential Rental Agreement, Residential Lease, Month-to-Month Tenancy Agreement, or something to that effect. The name varies widely.
If the lease is month to month, the landlord just has to give you a month notice and you are gone. If there is a lease that is still in effect, the landlord is responsible for costs that you incurred as a result of the breach of the lease.
only if that is agreeable with landlord. A lease agreement without a lease is a verbal lease. Your last month's rent is not a security deposit.
Was the lease supposed to be a month-to-month lease or for a year or longer?
It can go either way, depending on what the landlord wants. If they want you to sign another lease, they can require you to do so if you wish to continue living there. In absence of another lease, you are considered to be on "month to month" under the same terms as the original lease.
No, without a written lease, the landlord can only evict the same as a month to month lease agreement (30 days) but the protections to the tenant and landlord are not stated.
I feel uncomfortable with a month to month lease. I originally signed a six month lease and my Landlord refuses to resign a lease. Is there any action I could take, here in WI.?
Oddly enough, it depends on the term of the lease. If it's a month-to-month tenancy then yes, he can. If not, the lease is effective at time of signing and may not be changed without mutual consent.
the lease will have to be honoured, if the tenants do not get along, then it could be broken by paying a penalty for the remainder of the lease when one or both move, if the lease is a month- to- month then a 2 month written letter must be signed by both parties to notify the landlord.
only with the permission of the landlord in writing
I don't know if you are under rent control where you live, so check into that first. If not, then the next thing that matters is whether you have signed a lease or rental agreement yet. If you have, then the names listed on the lease may live there, no others, and the landlord cannot change the rent until the term of the lease expires or (something like) 30 days' notice for a month-to-month agreement. If you have not yet signed a lease, the landlord could well be free to ask whatever they want.
You get your house key(s) whenever you sign the lease. Normally your lease is not prepared until you've worked out your first month's rent and any deposits that are required. In most states the landlord must give you the keys to the front door of your house. If this happens you have the right to change any of the other locks without your landlord's permission, but not the lock of which your landlord gave you the key.
Yes, assuming the tenant is given proper notice, which on a month to month lease is typically 30 days.
It would be called a Residential Rental Agreement, Residential Lease, Month-to-Month Tenancy Agreement, or something to that effect. The name varies widely.
If the lease is month to month, the landlord just has to give you a month notice and you are gone. If there is a lease that is still in effect, the landlord is responsible for costs that you incurred as a result of the breach of the lease.