St lucia
Jan 12, 2009, 11:53 AM
I moved in to a condo 10 months ago that is owned by my friends mother and my friend was already residing there. My wife an I signed a 6 month lease. I paid first months rent of $700.00 and a $700.00 security deposit. The landlord never conducted a walkthrough inspection with me prior to my move in. When I attempted to move in there was a couple already living there I was not able to move in till June 26th I was never credited back. Our six month lease ended and we have been living month to month. Since our move in we discovered that our roommate the landlords son has a severe drug and alcohol problem and through his drug use has has damaged things in the condo. I have brought it to his mothers attention/landlord and she has mentioned he has had this problem before and along with my help has sought out help for him. The landlord has advised me for my wife and 1 year son and I to move imidiately for our well being and safety. I agreed and found a place to move and signed a lease to move in feb 7th and the landlords son will continue to live in the condo. Since then the lanlord and son have decided that they want us to do a walkthough and any damages found I would be liable for. Is this legal considering the circumstances and the fact there was never a walkthrough to determine the initial status of the condo?