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