I'm probably getting evicted

We moved into the new place exactly one month and three days ago. We picked the place because it's close to work, school, nightlife, and has ample street parking. Now, the landlord calls us up and pretty much states she wants the lease null and voided because of personal issues she's having (her son is strung out and she's getting divorced and wants to move in) We signed a one year standard lease. We asked for a shorter lease, but she wouldn't go for it. So now we're forced with two crappy options: Move again and risk not finding a place we like or deal with a pissed off landlord, who is goin to be looking for any way to evict us and maybe even try and take our deposit. Also, she's a local, which means there's probably a good chance our tires could be slashed or something alike because nobody messes with "aunty" Fuck. I don't want to move again. We've already moved four times in the past 9 months.

 

You're in a rare situation where the lease is in your favor. Do what you want It's a legal binding document.

 

i'd tell her to shove it

 

Damnit dustin start a thread with those.

 

Yeah, the law is absolutely on our side. However, I'm not interested in walking on eggshells in my own home. I'm patiently awaiting the day where I own my home.

 

Oh, that's crossed my mind a time or two.

 

A lease is a binding legal contract that she can't break unless she has probable cause (you go against anything in the lease or you stop paying). If it were me, I'd move just based on the tension it would cause by staying...but that's just me personally. I hate fighting or having tension with anyone.

 

I would move as well but I would ask for a couple of months leeway to find a nice place...

 

Yup, that's what I would do. Ask for at least 60-90 days to find a new place and be able to take your time to find a place you want.

I'd also demand they give a good reference if future landlords need references

 

We had a crazy landlord a few months ago who paid us a couple grand to move. We were thinking about asking for some sort of compensation, especially because the beau just sold his truck, so we would have to get a uhaul. We also bought a storage unit specifically so it would fit on our patio and to cover cost for things such as Internet installation.

I really don't want to move, because I ride my bike to work and school. There aren't many places near work and school that I can do this, and I'm fed up with bus commutes.

 

Well, she hinted she wanted us out asap. I'm not really sure what the timeline she was thinking, but I'm guessing within the month, which is just crazy.

 

Like everyone else said, the law is on your side. But question: Are you native to Hawaii if thats where you live? I've heard it's incredibly hard finding good, affordable housing especially in Honolulu.

I also just read Hotel Honolulu by Paul Theroux which is a great read if you like to fiction and I drew from it that non-natives or "Hauli's" or "Howlie's" have a hard time assimilating. Maybe it's in your best interest to not cause drama with a local

 

What a bummer that you found a place you like and now have this issue.

However, it does sound like the best of the not-great options is to find anohter place.

If your landlord is that pissy, though, be careful you don't get shafted if you move out early.

Be damn sure you don't get "blamed" for moving out early and breaking the lease; and have that pissy landlord try to screw you by not only keeping your deposit; but also possible suing you for the rest of the year's rent.

If you decide to go ahead and move early; you may want to make sure FIRST that the landlord issues you a letter that explains you are helping them by moving at their request due to their changing circumstance; and that you are not "breaking" the lease. Or something that keeps you out of hot water.

 

Tell her you'll be cool, and let her crash on your couch for a while, because that's what cool people do for each other. But cool people don't kick people out, and if she wants you to agree to back out of the lease, she needs to at least make it worth your while and help you find a place that's just as good.

Or that's what I'd try anyway. Subtley about some parts, and just up front and comical about crashing on the couch

 

No, I'm definitely not a local. A haole is a white person sometimes associated with a negative connotation but sometimes not. My boss at work calls me a haole, and while I find it unprofessional, I also realize the differences of culture where it's ok for her to call me that in a work place.

I mostly have no trouble with kamaainas (locals) but I recognize they're prone to reacting without thinking, ie why I feel like they may slash my tires or what have you, but I believe they would do this even if I wasn't white.

 

Yeah, that seems to be sound advice. My beau talked with his lawyer friend, who recommended us to tell her we are not interested in moving but not to bring up any legal aspects to her at the moment. Re-reading the lease, it states we are required to use her as a reference. However, the lady isn't very smart, and considering she isn't wanting to comply with the lease, I don't forsee this being a huge issue.

 

why?

 

Sounds like an issue to me.

Sounds like she may be trying to set you up into breaking the lease so she can have her cake and eat it too. She wants the place, and your rent, and your deposit. If you don't watch out, she'll get em all.

 

You aren't friends - a landlord-tenant relationship is a business relationship. She is asking you to do something you don't want to do and are not legally obligated to. I would ask her what it is worth to her for you to move quickly, and I wouldn't move for less than two months rent.

 

Good advice. If she wants you out that bad she can buy you out. Renters dont have many rights but the lease is your golden ticket.