How can I get rid of my landlord?

: Can I get rid of my landlord?
So the landlord owns 4 properties in the neighborhood. All the tenants in those 4 properties have known each other for many years. My question is if I or anyone along with my neighbors were to take him to court with proof of damages to the apartments and not wanting to fix them, and his desire to evict tenants so then he can later fix those specific apartments and renting them for a higher price, is it possible that I have a case?

Answers and Views:

Answer by ca_surveyor
Baring issues of discrimination, rent control, or broken leases.. if you are on a month to month tenancy he has the right (just like you do) to terminate them with a 30 day notice.

Bottom line, it is his property. If he defers the maintenance that is his choice so long as it does not create a health issue or reduce the habitability to something less than what he rented (for example if he rented it with a full kitchen and the stove breaks and he does not replace it..it no longer has a ‘full’ kitchen).

If he later decides that repairs require the unit to be empty he is not obligated to provide alternate housing if the repairs are such that he can give the 30 day notice.

If he needs to recover the cost of the repairs or even upgrades then his only avenue for this is a rental increase. It sounds like he is being nice and not raising ALL of the rents.. only the ones covering the units he repaired.

So… bottom line is, no.. you are unlikely to have a case.

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Answer by golferwhoworks
just from your main question the answer is sure when your lease is up you give notice and move

Answer by Craig T
MOVE!

Answer by Paul in San Diego
If you’re on a month to month agreement, the landlord can evict you with a 30-day notice for any reason and you have no recourse. If you’re on an extended lease (like 1 year), when the lease term is up, your landlord can evict you at the end of that term with a 30-day notice for any reason (unless you have an automatic renewal clause, then he has to honor that).

Regarding fixing the places, what damage are you talking about? If it’s something that you did, he can charge you for the damages. If it’s normal wear and tear, he’s not under any obligation to fix things (like dirty carpets), unless it’s some damage that makes the place unlivable (like the furnace has gone out).

So, you don’t really have a case. My advice is to move out when your lease is up, and get a better place with a better landlord.