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Lease Issue — eviction notice for no reason

Started by worried_freelancer_WA · Oct 30, 2023 · 1,684 views · 6 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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worried_freelancer_WA OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

eviction notice for no reason. I've been dealing with this for about 3 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 5 years. My monthly rent is $906. I have a written lease.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under the implied warranty of habitability, uninhabitable.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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just_curious_investor_MA

Have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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worried_employee_NC

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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OpenSourceLawyer_Dan

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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RemoteWorker_EU

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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eComm_Seller_2022

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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