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It means you are renting a single room (space) not a 1 bedroom or 2 bedroom, but a single space that happens to be whatever it is. Basically the landlord got you to sign a lease that didn't specificy describe the exact description of the rental property and instead made it a general space rental. Based on this, you have no claim to terminate or demand a reduced rental rate since you were never promised anything specific in the lease as far as bedrooms. Didn't you question this when you signed the lease?
No, this is the first lease I have signed. Regardless, the space is changing and is not the same space I signed a lease for?
No, this is the first lease I have signed. Regardless, the space is changing and is not the same space I signed a lease for?
But as Rabrrita pointed out, the lease you signed specifically describes the unit as "private single room only" and this is what you have. It's the lease which counts and I don't think legally you now have cause to break your lease based on these changes. Probably best you and your roommate just give 30 days notice. I doubt the LL will push the issue ...
Aye aye aye. You rented a one bedroom, you got a one bedroom. Get a screen.
Live and learn, guess my first question should always be "what does the lease say," LOL!
Actually what he apparently signed to was acceptance of a "private single room only", not even a 1BR.
As said earlier, my opinion is that he and his roommate should just give 30 days notice (or whatever's required in their state) and have done with it. If the unit is deemed by city ordinances to be "illegal" then the LL isn't going to fight a lease break in court.
Yes, a major change in the property configuration should entitle you to terminate or renegotiate the lease. The property is no longer the one you contracted for.
I attended one of the free legal clinics my university offers. The attorneys there said that it apartment was in violation thus the lease is invalid. I should demand the entire security deposit and get out of the lease. If they refuse to give me the security deposit, I should sue for all past months rent, moving costs, and the price difference if I cannot find a comparable place to live. He said that the case was so clear, that law students at the U would be clamoring to take the case for free for the experience.
You cannot rent out an apartment that is not up to code. Especially since it had been 3 months since the inspector came and nothing has happened yet.
I attended one of the free legal clinics my university offers. The attorneys there said that it apartment was in violation thus the lease is invalid. I should demand the entire security deposit and get out of the lease. If they refuse to give me the security deposit, I should sue for all past months rent, moving costs, and the price difference if I cannot find a comparable place to live. He said that the case was so clear, that law students at the U would be clamoring to take the case for free for the experience.
You cannot rent out an apartment that is not up to code. Especially since it had been 3 months since the inspector came and nothing has happened yet.
And? Why don't you just give your 30 days notice and have done with it? Give the LL your forwarding address so he can return your security deposit in the time proscribed by your state laws. It's highly unlikely that if you went to court you would get back rent you've already paid and/or moving expenses or anything else. You lived there and your lease clearly describes the space. The necessary alterations to bring it up to code will not alter the premises as described in the lease.
And? Why don't you just give your 30 days notice and have done with it? Give the LL your forwarding address so he can return your security deposit in the time proscribed by your state laws. It's highly unlikely that if you went to court you would get back rent you've already paid and/or moving expenses or anything else. You lived there and your lease clearly describes the space. The necessary alterations to bring it up to code will not alter the premises as described in the lease.
Again, just give your notice and move.
Attorney didn't think it was highly unlikely. If there was a fire, I could die. Easy case for damages.
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