NaiveCindy
New Member
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada
Wasnt sure where to put this, please move if I placed it wrong, thanx.
First of all, as my name suggests, I do not know much about this subject yet ignorantly ran head into it. I do not even know the legal definition of subleasing, yet I kind of get the gist. When a coworker found out I was looking for a room mate, she offered me a deal and I accepted. Being a Christian I even stated I would even pay her more then asked due to the sob story she gave me at the time. I even threw in extra for utilities which were not required in her original offer. Her and her daughter are on a month to month lease with the owners and even though I asked to be put on the lease twice they never got around to it. Its been over three years now and aside from us using home made receipts the first year only (for some reason we just stopped), it has been a verbal agreement only. They would then collect all three portions and were the only ones ever in contact with the owners.
Three weeks ago the daughter rells me that the owner gave them 30 days to move out because they are selling the house, but that she talked them into 6 weeks.
I informed my room mates that I was moving out as soon as possible because I can not afford to save for a new place and pay this months rent as well. I also need to leave at the 3 or 4 week mark because they have seriously lied about the verbal agreement. I have asthma and COPD. I said I could not live with smokers, animals, be around chemicals, and lastly would need a bed. They lied on all counts. I only roughed it out due to financial circumstances. But now that I can afford to move out I wish to leave sooner than the 6 weeks.
Am I legally obligated to pay rent for the last month considering I signed no legal documents?
Another reason I wish to move ASAP is because it turns out that they have serious gambling addictions, and as a result will steal anything that isnt nailed down. Even going as far as picking the lock on my bedroom door. They have taken electronics, clothing, toiletries, food, mail, even once collecting rent and utilities from me for 4 months and gambling it away behind my back. The landlord threatened them with eviction so they suddenly coughed up the back rent.
Any advice will be sincerely appreciated.
Thank You
First of all, as my name suggests, I do not know much about this subject yet ignorantly ran head into it. I do not even know the legal definition of subleasing, yet I kind of get the gist. When a coworker found out I was looking for a room mate, she offered me a deal and I accepted. Being a Christian I even stated I would even pay her more then asked due to the sob story she gave me at the time. I even threw in extra for utilities which were not required in her original offer. Her and her daughter are on a month to month lease with the owners and even though I asked to be put on the lease twice they never got around to it. Its been over three years now and aside from us using home made receipts the first year only (for some reason we just stopped), it has been a verbal agreement only. They would then collect all three portions and were the only ones ever in contact with the owners.
Three weeks ago the daughter rells me that the owner gave them 30 days to move out because they are selling the house, but that she talked them into 6 weeks.
I informed my room mates that I was moving out as soon as possible because I can not afford to save for a new place and pay this months rent as well. I also need to leave at the 3 or 4 week mark because they have seriously lied about the verbal agreement. I have asthma and COPD. I said I could not live with smokers, animals, be around chemicals, and lastly would need a bed. They lied on all counts. I only roughed it out due to financial circumstances. But now that I can afford to move out I wish to leave sooner than the 6 weeks.
Am I legally obligated to pay rent for the last month considering I signed no legal documents?
Another reason I wish to move ASAP is because it turns out that they have serious gambling addictions, and as a result will steal anything that isnt nailed down. Even going as far as picking the lock on my bedroom door. They have taken electronics, clothing, toiletries, food, mail, even once collecting rent and utilities from me for 4 months and gambling it away behind my back. The landlord threatened them with eviction so they suddenly coughed up the back rent.
Any advice will be sincerely appreciated.
Thank You