Old Landlord taking me to court

Date: Mon, 04/26/2010 - 07:16

Submitted by Mark Pleasant
on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 07:16

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I rented a appartment from June of last year to Dec. There was never a lease signed there was never any paper work signed by me the only thing that was ever given to me by the land lord was a papper saying that I was going to be living there to take to the water dept to get the water turned on.
Now he says I owe him money about 1000.00 and he says he is taking me to court if i dont pay up and he is going to take the paper out today if I dont pay up.
Does he have a leg to stand on being there was no lease signed? How can he prove that I owe him money he never gave me a recrpt when i paied my rent so what can I do.

What state are you in? Did you give him notice that you were va

What state are you in? Did you give him notice that you were vacating? How did you pay your rent? Cancelled checks or copies of the paid money orders would serve as a receipt.

Need more info....

lrhall41

Submitted by SOAPLADY on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 07:31

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Quote:Originally Posted by SOAPLADYWhat state are you in? Did y

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What state are you in? Did you give him notice that you were vacating? How did you pay your rent? Cancelled checks or copies of the paid money orders would serve as a receipt.
Need more info....

NC,I did giv e him a notice i was moving out i had to leave him voice mails about it cause he was he=ard to get in touch with but he knew i was moving . I paied in cash.

lrhall41

Submitted by on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 08:04

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First mistake....never pay in cash. Second....notice should be

First mistake....never pay in cash. Second....notice should be done in writing only.

What state are you in and have you checked the laws.

lrhall41

Submitted by SOAPLADY on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 08:09

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But there was never a lease so its only his word against mine. D

But there was never a lease so its only his word against mine. Does he have anything to stand on being I didnt sign a lease?

Im in North Carolina

lrhall41

Submitted by Mark Pleasant on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 08:43

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In the absence of a lease, you still have to follow state laws.

In the absence of a lease, you still have to follow state laws. Some states require 30 days notice, others 60. Even when you give the notice can make a difference.

What is he wanting to sue you for?