QUESTION
what can I do if my landlord wants me to move in 2 weeks or pay him another month of rent after i all ready gave him the last month deposit?
Asked on Jul 13th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Pennsylvania
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My lease ends on 08/01/13, but 2 months ago I have been talking to my landlord stating that I can only move on 08/31/13 he was fine with it till today 07/13/13, now he wants me out by 07/ 31/13 because he want to rent the property to someone else, I have never been late with my rent and the property is in good conditions, he stated that he will let me stay till 08/31/13 if I pay another month but I all ready gave him that month of deposit to cover that month. I need to know where does my rights start and ends. I don't have the money to move or a place to go in 2 weeks and I have 3 children. Also I am counting with the 850.00 to be able to find another property to live. Please help me understand till what point the law will protect me. Thank you
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Without seeing your written lease it is difficult to answer many of your questions, as many of them will be answered by the lease provisions. Therefore, I suggest reviewing your lease. Nevertheless, "IF" your lease term runs until 8/1/13, typically a landlord must provide a notice of termination to prevent the lease from renewing for a new lease term. Regardless of whether your payments have been timely, a landlord can choose to not renew the lease, but he/she must follow the requirements set forth either in the lease or the landlord/tenant act.
Most leases do not permit a security deposit to be used for rent, so his request for August rent is probably justified.
I'm not certain where you are located; however, if you are in the mid-state, you are welcome to contact my office for an appointment to discuss the details of your situation.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2013 at 3:27 PM