ITgeek
Nov 6, 2011, 09:24 PM
My wife and I have been in a new rental property for about 8 weeks now. We were a bit on the fence about renting from this lady because she was nit picking and imposes her beliefs and views on to everyone. Her lease was 20 pages detailing everything from keeping the unit clean to how to park your car. We thought everything would be fine because we already did most of what she asked and we are rarely home; and she assured us these matters were only in place for disrespectful people and we seemed like such a lovely couple she doubts it would apply.
Well turns out she is a complete psycho! Our rent was always in advance as she requested (paid between to 25th-30th prior), but she would still call a week early to confirm and every other day until it was in to make sure it was on schedule. Upon having our cable installed she wanted to be present but could not make it. She agreed to let it be connected without her being there as long as nothing was altered and it wasn't. But 2 weeks later the cable company re-ran the drop because it was a violation of city codes and she hit the ceiling! This is when trouble started. She already called me 1-2 times per week for random things now it was worse. She failed a damage claim with the cable company then sent us a 5 pages letter fining us as well.
The fines begin: 1. she then fine us stating my mother comes over too much so we were fined 50% of the rent extra! (this was sent with the cable fine)
2. She fined us for using our own bug spray on spiders & roaches (she refused to exterminate prior to us moving in because she doesn't like killing God's creatures) after she assured us there wasn't a bug problem.
3. she also fined us for not returning our garbage can in a timely manner (on pick up day we leave in the AM and do not return until midnight, working)
She calls us and texts us every other day, she has grounds keepers on the property constantly (Spying and reporting back to her). Some days they are just picking up sticks! We been banned from having our cable fixed or home phone installed. We were promised gutters and have not received any yet; when it rains the walk way is under water and the laundry room floods.
We have refused to pay her fees and refused this months rent until we have gutters, the laundry room fixed, and the bug issue resolved because our request is over the 14 days the law gives. Two days after hearing this she posted a for rent sign on the property (at 9pm), tied a notice to vacate she typed up to a post on our front porch telling us to leave immediately! We were prepared to go to court after being served with an order to show cause but she is trying to evict us without going to the courts. SC state law says this is required and we want to show just cause for a rent deduction for her harassment, rudeness, mis-management, denying us home phone service knowing we both have serious health issues, etc. I know this is a lot but does anyone have advice or suggestion. I'm going to the magistrate tomorrow and I'm pretty sure I should speak with a lawyer. We are just beyond upset with the whole living situation.
Well turns out she is a complete psycho! Our rent was always in advance as she requested (paid between to 25th-30th prior), but she would still call a week early to confirm and every other day until it was in to make sure it was on schedule. Upon having our cable installed she wanted to be present but could not make it. She agreed to let it be connected without her being there as long as nothing was altered and it wasn't. But 2 weeks later the cable company re-ran the drop because it was a violation of city codes and she hit the ceiling! This is when trouble started. She already called me 1-2 times per week for random things now it was worse. She failed a damage claim with the cable company then sent us a 5 pages letter fining us as well.
The fines begin: 1. she then fine us stating my mother comes over too much so we were fined 50% of the rent extra! (this was sent with the cable fine)
2. She fined us for using our own bug spray on spiders & roaches (she refused to exterminate prior to us moving in because she doesn't like killing God's creatures) after she assured us there wasn't a bug problem.
3. she also fined us for not returning our garbage can in a timely manner (on pick up day we leave in the AM and do not return until midnight, working)
She calls us and texts us every other day, she has grounds keepers on the property constantly (Spying and reporting back to her). Some days they are just picking up sticks! We been banned from having our cable fixed or home phone installed. We were promised gutters and have not received any yet; when it rains the walk way is under water and the laundry room floods.
We have refused to pay her fees and refused this months rent until we have gutters, the laundry room fixed, and the bug issue resolved because our request is over the 14 days the law gives. Two days after hearing this she posted a for rent sign on the property (at 9pm), tied a notice to vacate she typed up to a post on our front porch telling us to leave immediately! We were prepared to go to court after being served with an order to show cause but she is trying to evict us without going to the courts. SC state law says this is required and we want to show just cause for a rent deduction for her harassment, rudeness, mis-management, denying us home phone service knowing we both have serious health issues, etc. I know this is a lot but does anyone have advice or suggestion. I'm going to the magistrate tomorrow and I'm pretty sure I should speak with a lawyer. We are just beyond upset with the whole living situation.