View Full Version : I am subletting, and the original tenant is demanding I leave immediately
 
 jlavely
May 22, 2012, 07:06 AM
I am subletting a house in Washington state. The original tenant, whose name is on the lease, is demanding that I leave immediately (a one day notice). We have/ had a verbal and signed written agreement that 45 days notice needed to be given before I moved out. As well, this original tenant has a 300. Deposit of mine. Does she have the legal right to 'throw me out' with no notice?
 LisaB4657
May 22, 2012, 07:09 AM
No, they do not have the legal right to throw you out with no notice.  They have to give  you a 45 day notice as required in your signed agreement.
 
If they attempt to throw you out call the police.
 tickle
May 22, 2012, 07:11 AM
No, she can't 'throw you out, without notice', if, as you say, there is a written and signed agreement of 45 days notice. Present a copy to her.
 AK lawyer
May 22, 2012, 07:32 AM
... We have/ had a verbal and signed written agreement that 45 days notice needed to be given before I moved out. ...
 
The agreement (or lease, in effect) provides that you will give a 45-day notice?  Does it also state that the sub-lessor shall give you 45 days?
 
If not, the language of the state landlord-tenant statutes will apply.  That would generally be at least 30 days.
 
 
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If they attempt to throw you out call the police.
 
They are free to try to talk/ persuade/ intimidate you into leaving early.  But if they try anything physical, then you can call the cops.
 Fr_Chuck
May 22, 2012, 08:57 AM
In general no, they can not "throw you out"  but you also did not say why they want you out, if you have not paid the rent ?  They can get you out faster,   
 
Are you doing illegal drugs in the house ?  They have other options there.
 
Did you threaten or do harm to the person you are subleting from ?  There are other options there.
 
So really need to know more of what is going on for a proper answer