My crappy Christmas

[Eileencc]

Beachykeen...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss...may you find peace and comfort in the hugs of your loved ones right now.

[mlsbkp]

I am so sorry about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[MWC]

Beachy -- I am so sorry to read this about your family. My jaw just dropped. Like so many have said already, feel free to vent here anytime, during this emotional experience.
Peace to all of you.

[BeachyKeen]

Thanks again for all the good thoughts. One last vent, we had moved my mom out of her house and into an apartment about 5 years ago. The owner of her apartment building wants her stuff out by Jan 1st as he has a waiting list of people waiting to rent his apartments. That means we have to move all her stuff tomorrow (and it's alot of stuff) and have the funeral Friday. What ever happened to nice, compassionate people? He said if we wanted more time, he would have us pay another month's rent and he'd keep the security deposit. We don't know if he could legally do this but we've got it in our minds to do it now so we don't have to deal with him later. What a scrooge.

[jamesblonde]

I am so sorry for your loss. What a shock for all of you. Take comfort in the arms of your family. And know that there are so many wonderful people who have you in their thoughts.

As for the nasty apt. manager - they don't really care. It's all about the dollar. You may want to check your states landlord/tenant laws and find out if his keeping the deposit and charging you for the whole month is legal.

[Nerak936]

Originally Posted by jamesblonde

As for the nasty apt. manager - they don't really care. It's all about the dollar. You may want to check your states landlord/tenant laws and find out if his keeping the deposit and charging you for the whole month is legal.

It all depends on how the mother's lease/tenancy-at-will agreement is written (i.e. what was signed upon move-in). The "usual" is 30-days notice, and if her rent runs from the 1st to the 30th/31st, then the landlord would be entitled to expect rent to be paid on January 1st for the month of January.

What I don't understand is the reference to the security deposit being "kept". Again, there should be specific reference to it in whatever lease/TAW agreement was signed upon move-in. By Massachusetts law, the landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit after the tenant has vacated the premises, and if any $$ is held back for damage or unpaid utilities, a full accounting needs to be provided by the landlord stating exactly how much was withheld and why.

Just because the manager has people "waiting in the wings" for the apartment should have no bearing on how soon the apartment should be vacated.

BK.... I'm so sorry that all this is coming down on you at once. If paying the rent for January isn't an issue money-wise, I would think you'd certainly have the right to retain the apartment for another month and not feel so rushed to get this all done so immediately. As long as the rent is paid on time, the apartment should still be rightfully "yours" (i.e. your mother's).

[jamesblonde]

http://www.tenant.net/Other_Areas/Mi.../ppgmnllt.html

The above is your link to the MN landlord/tenant laws. All states differ. I have several units that I rent and would never stoop to the tatics mentioned, but I don't have apartments. The link above will give you information and contact numbers to get answers to your questions.

[BeachyKeen]

Originally Posted by Nerak936

It all depends on how the mother's lease/tenancy-at-will agreement is written (i.e. what was signed upon move-in). The "usual" is 30-days notice, and if her rent runs from the 1st to the 30th/31st, then the landlord would be entitled to expect rent to be paid on January 1st for the month of January.

What I don't understand is the reference to the security deposit being "kept". Again, there should be specific reference to it in whatever lease/TAW agreement was signed upon move-in. By Massachusetts law, the landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit after the tenant has vacated the premises, and if any $$ is held back for damage or unpaid utilities, a full accounting needs to be provided by the landlord stating exactly how much was withheld and why.

Just because the manager has people "waiting in the wings" for the apartment should have no bearing on how soon the apartment should be vacated.

BK.... I'm so sorry that all this is coming down on you at once. If paying the rent for January isn't an issue money-wise, I would think you'd certainly have the right to retain the apartment for another month and not feel so rushed to get this all done so immediately. As long as the rent is paid on time, the apartment should still be rightfully "yours" (i.e. your mother's).

I know we could pursue this further but we've all accepted that we'll just do it tomorrow and not have to deal with the landlord. It seems really quick but I don't know if there ever would be a good time. We're not getting rid of anything, just boxing it up and moving it all to my brother-in-law's summer place. That way we'll be able to take our time and go through everything when we're ready.

[Tommygurl]

Very sorry to hear about your Mothers passing.......

Hugs,
Melissa

[pamplemoose77]

oh how heartbreaking.. i'm so sorry for your loss...

peace to you and your family

[traci]

I just wanted to say again how sorry I am and to remember that landlord is putting VERY negative energy into the universe. I really believe that "what goes around, comes around"! He will have to answer for this one day Take care of yourself

[Michele]

Beachy, so sorry to hear of your loss...particularly difficult at this time of year. Take this time, every year, to celebrate her life and her contributions. Look for her smile every morning in the mirror. She'll always be there.

[Bluespicker]

I'm so sorry for your loss. May your Mom rest in peace.

[BonnyW]

BK, so sorry to hear about your loss, and the insensitivity of the landlord.
You and your family are in my thoughts....

[Sol]

BK,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
I cannot believe that landlord's lack of sensitivity.