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    Jul 1, 2008, 09:32 AM
    Eviction due to remodel
    I have a question that I would like answered by someone who knows more about this than myself...

    Is it legal for a landlord to evict someone( I have lived here for 1 year and a couple months) for a remodel.

    Now the apartment I live in is not great but there is nothing wrong with it if anything the apartment below us needs attention but the people down there are his friends (7 people two bedroom) I just got served a 30day notice to vacate for remodel, because he wants to... and I quote "get people on alaska housing (assistance) so i can make more profit."

    Now I know that landlords have the power to evict when a remodel is needed but what about when it's not...

    Me and my fiancée just had a baby (mothers day) and we are not strapped with the cash to afford to move pay for first, last, and security
    I live in anchorage Alaska please someone tell me if I have any rights or what my options are.


    Thank you
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    Jul 1, 2008, 09:48 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by defiance
    I have a question that i would like answered by someone who knows more about this than myself.......

    Is it legal for a landlord to evict someone( i have lived here for 1 year and a couple months) for a remodel.

    Now the apartment i live in is not great but there is nothing wrong with it if anything the apartment below us needs attention but the people down there are his friends (7 people two bedroom) i just got served a 30day notice to vacate for remodel, because he wants to ...and i quote "get people on alaska housing (assistance) so i can make more profit."

    now i know that landlords have the power to evict when a remodel is needed but what about when it's not.....

    me and my fiancee just had a baby (mothers day) and we are not strapped with the cash to afford to move pay for first, last, and security
    i live in anchorage Alaska please someone tell me if i have any rights or what my options are.


    Thank you


    If you are month to month you can be evicted at any time for any reason as long as you receive adequate legal notice.

    That's the advantage of a lease.

    But, yes, the landlord is within his/her rights to evict you - inability to afford the move is not a defense for you.
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    Jul 1, 2008, 10:53 AM
    Did you sign a lease renewal or go month to month after one year? As Judy stated if you are month to month he can terminate the tenancy with proper notice.

    This is NOT an eviction (yet). An eviction is a forcible removal from the premises. Your landlord as not evicted you. He as served you notice that he is terminating the tenancy and that you need to vacate by a specified date. Only if you refuse to vacate and he gets a court order does it become an eviction.
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