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parkjw
04-03-2006, 11:28 PM
Was on a month-to-month lease after original 14 month lease term. Lease stated that to terminate a month-to-month, a 30 day "Written" notice was required. I gave the landlord 30 day "verbal" notice, the landlord aknowledged. 3 days after the move-out, the landlord conducted the walk-through procedure and found no damages and did not indicate any charges left on my account (there is a space provided in the move-out paper for totaling up any such charges). Landlord approved and signed the move-out agreement stating such facts. 45 days after move-out, I get a letter from the landlord stating that he is charging me for an additional months rent after i moved out. The reason for his charge is that i did not provide him with a 30 day "Written" notice.

Doesn't the signing of the move-out inspection papers and not indicating the amount due after move-out consitute the landlords aknowledgement of the my move-out date and waiving the required "written" notice?

Also, doesn't the law state that the landlord has within 30 days of termination of lease or move-out date to sent notification of any charges left on the account, otherwise the landlord forfeits all his rights to make any allegations?

Please advise.

elklaw
04-06-2006, 11:13 AM
If the lease says written notice, then why not comply with it. Don't fault the landlord for going after all the money he could. Consult an attorney if you feel that you are being taken advantage of, but I suspect you will be told the same thing.

parkjw
04-06-2006, 02:56 PM
What your saying is true on the landlords part. However, can the landlord change his mind and charge me a different amount later on. Because initially after the move out inspection, he charged me $0.00 and then a month and half later he is charging me $1250.

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