The boss I had the last 5 yrs. Allowed me to stay in his mother-in-laws house after she passed. Last year got laid off, now he gave me two weeks to move. What rights do I have?

First its not a good idea to piggyback your question on someone else's. This can lead to confusion. You should start a new thread. So I've moved your question to its own thread.

Since you have no lease you are a periodic tenant. The landlord only has to give you 14 days notice to move. You can ask him for some more time, but he doesn't have to give it.

If you don't move, he can start evicition proceedings.

If he asked you to move, then move. Your going to have the same rights with your boss as you would any other landlord. Maybe he wants to sell the house or whatever. I don't know the reasons behind him wanting you to move. But don't take it personal because he is your boss unless there are issues you haven't mentioned. I mean eventually if you don't go you will get an eviction notice.

What state is this in? Some states require the landlord - in this case, your boss - to give the tenant - in this case, you - as much as a 30 day notice.

Also, what circumstances changed that he suddenly wants you to move? You mentioned being laid off; have you not paid rent in a timely manner?

What state is this in? Some states require the landlord - in this case, your boss - to give the tenant - in this case, you - as much as a 30 day notice.

Also, what circumstances changed that he suddenly wants you to move? You mentioned being laid off; have you not paid rent in a timely manner?


Whoops, for some reason I thought you said this was in Florida. Florida has one of the shortest notice times for a periodic tenant at 15 days. But if you aren't in Fl, then we do need to know where this is. Two weeks may not be sufficient notice. Generally its equal to one rental period.

Whoops, for some reason I thought you said this was in Florida. Florida has one of the shortest notice times for a periodic tenant at 15 days. But if you aren't in Fl, then we do need to know where this is. Two weeks may not be sufficient notice. Generally its equal to one rental period.

Soooo.. what you're saying is, I was right... ;)

Soooo..what you're saying is, I was right.... ;)


No, I'm saying I was in error because I somehow thought I knew the state. Your question just prompted me to look again for where he said FL, when I didn't find it did a Whoops.

;)

Well what is the situation for him wanting you to move out? I mean here all of a sudden you get laid off and now evicted. Is there a personal thing between you and he is being bitter?

He was laid off "last year" and was living there since then, sounds like boss must really like him or he would have moved him out long ago.

Oh come on everyone... I'm just being silly :p

Fine: we're ALL right... so far :D

Even if you were not paying rent and just living in the home, your boss still can treat you as a monthly tenant and give you written notice to move or evict you.