My landlord ask me to find another place to stay so that one of their family can move in to where I am renting

Question

Can the landlord do that? And what is my right as a tenant.

Answer 1

Sorry, but anyone that tells you a landlord can not do that is mistaken.

A landlord can take back his property any time he chooses, but he must give you proper notice. 30 days in most states. You have the right to a full 30 days and to have your security returned minus any damages or late fees. If he withholds ay part of it, he must give you a detailed written list of charges

Answer 2

If you have a lease, he cannot have you move out until the lease is up.  He needs to give you proper written notice (typically 30 days, but some leases might specify a different time frame) that he will not be renewing the lease when it expires.

If you have a month-to-month written agreement or any verbal agreement, he only has to give you 30-days notice.

Even where there is rent control or other local ordinances, the owner may terminate tenancy with written notice if it is for the owner's family member(s).

As long as the landlord gives proper notice, you must move.

Answer 3

Yes, the landlord can do that - he has to give you reasonable time to move!

Answer 4

If you dont have a lease, then, you have the right to know about this before it happens to you.  Usually reasonable time is adequate.  But, if you refuse to leave, then he can evict you, which takes about 6 months or so.  So, if the landlord tells you in 2 months or so, then I do suggest you look for another place.  He has the right to because it is his house.  Just because you are paying him money does not make it your right to rent it whenever you want.  If he was nice and told you in advance, then you should show the courtesy to leave in a timely fashion.  

But, if you have a lease, then whatever it says on the lease are the terms that you signed up for.  If you didnt like it, then you should not have signed the lease.

Answer 5

i would check with legal aid in your state about the law.if you do have a lease for 1 year i think there is nothing he can do about it but if you don't i am not sure that's why you should call legal aid in your state they are free lawyers who take on clients who can't afford high priced lawyers to fight for them the number should be in your local phone book.

Answer 6

This differs by state, but the rights generally favor a tenant to a great extent.  If you have a lease, look to see the termination rights of each party. If you are month to month (but still have a contract) they may be able to ask you to leave with one to two months notice.  If you have solid basis to remain, consider negotiating the situation.  Perhaps they will agree to 30 days notice, waiving the last months rent if you agree to move out without protest.  Almost everything in life is subject to negotiation and people will be reasonable if you are polite, yet assertive, and if you know your rights. Good luck.

Answer 7

If you have a lease, and abide by the terms of the lease, the landlord can not kick you out.

If you have problems, you can go to the local housing authority.

Answer 8

Do you have a written lease? If so, you may want to check with your local municipality to see what your rights are. Doesn't sound fair to me.

Answer 9

It depends.

If you have a fixed term lease, the landlord cannot just terminate it unless you have breached the lease.

If your fixed term lease is expiring and the landlord is not renewing it, no reason is needed for you to be asked to vacate.

If you are a month to month tenant, the landlord can terminate your tenancy with proper written one month notice for no cause or reason.

Answer 10

Do you have a lease?  Check out the laws of your State/Country.

Answer 11

In CA he can, even with a lease.    Real Estate law will prevent you from denying him the use of his property.

You need a 30 day notice, 60 if you have lived there a couple of years.

Answer 12

Your landlord is violating the lease contract, and you can sue them for damages caused by an untimely and illegal eviction. Take them to small claims court - very inexpensive.

Document your expenses during the move, and have the landlord provide you with any documentation you can get for making you move out.  

Answer 13

A verbal 30 days notice will not hold up in court. If they had given you a 30 day notice to move. A family member moving could be considered ok to do. However if they have given you a 30 day to move and they place another tenant at a higher rental is not legal.

My first answer for you to do is to seek an tenant lawyer.