ginarachelle007
Aug 19, 2009, 03:20 PM
Hello,
My question and situation here is a bit difficult. I found a duplex in round rock tx. On the 5th of aug my agent who was helping me locate a place, got in touch with the listing agent for the home, advising I was interested, needed a move in date of 15 aug and we would be sending paperwork soon. On 7 aug, I gave the app fee $40 1st mo rent $800 and dep $800 to the listing agent. On tues 11 aug she calls me and asks a few questions, then says she would be faxing things over to the owner for approval. She calls me on wed and says all is good, lets meet thurs to sign the lease. I asked her if she would meet me at the home, she said no because she had a meeting and some other stuff to do down in s. austin. OK. So I meet with her on Thursday, she has me initial and sign the lease. She said the only thing was that the stairs needed to have the carpet pulled up and they would have the wood laminate flooring put in. said it would be about a two day job, otherwise, it is ready. Okay, that's fine with me. So she gives me the lockbox combo where the keys are and I go on my way. I get to the place and it looks the same way it did when it was empty. No cleaning has been done, its in terrible need of a pro paint job. My children will be here on fri and we have nowhere to go. Is this a breach of contract as the place is not move in ready? Can I demand a full refund?
My question and situation here is a bit difficult. I found a duplex in round rock tx. On the 5th of aug my agent who was helping me locate a place, got in touch with the listing agent for the home, advising I was interested, needed a move in date of 15 aug and we would be sending paperwork soon. On 7 aug, I gave the app fee $40 1st mo rent $800 and dep $800 to the listing agent. On tues 11 aug she calls me and asks a few questions, then says she would be faxing things over to the owner for approval. She calls me on wed and says all is good, lets meet thurs to sign the lease. I asked her if she would meet me at the home, she said no because she had a meeting and some other stuff to do down in s. austin. OK. So I meet with her on Thursday, she has me initial and sign the lease. She said the only thing was that the stairs needed to have the carpet pulled up and they would have the wood laminate flooring put in. said it would be about a two day job, otherwise, it is ready. Okay, that's fine with me. So she gives me the lockbox combo where the keys are and I go on my way. I get to the place and it looks the same way it did when it was empty. No cleaning has been done, its in terrible need of a pro paint job. My children will be here on fri and we have nowhere to go. Is this a breach of contract as the place is not move in ready? Can I demand a full refund?