I have written this in blue because that’s the way I feel, I rent my shop from an old man. And I just had a disagreement with him, So he wants me out. I have been at this shop for about a year and a half. I is very good for me, as it is close to home.
I pay the rent to him, but he does not own the property it all belongs to his wife, and she does not want me to go. She wants me to stay. He is controlling freak.
The building I am in is approx. 32 x 60 and I have half. He rents out part of the half to 2 guys to store cars.
She told me that she does not get one penny from this whole set up. She also told me she pays the taxes, water taxes, heating, and hydro. And he pays the telephone, cable T.V, and the food.
She is so afraid of him that she gets all up set. She wants to get a divorce, but like I said she is so afraid of him. He is just a big bully, and a gold digger. I could go on and on.
I have a lease signed by her, but I an wondering if I stay will I cause her more problems. But I hate to move.
Sparky 2006
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Your lease is with her so its up to her. But if you have not broken any lease rules then you can stay. If he gets nasty then make the checks to him AND her then both will need to sign to cash the check.
Move.
I agree with kesac, but I would add:
MOVE QUICKLY - before things get really ugly and they change the locks. Try proving to the cops that all the stuff in this guy's (wife's) shop is all yours.
DAMHIKT
Lee
I agree with Mapleman and Kasec. Get out as soon as possible. There's an old saying about driving - only a fool insists that he has the right of way. It applies here. Your rights mean nothing when you have to spend hundreds of dollars to get a court to agree that you have them.
It may be the perfect place for you but with so much bad blood, and your basically coming between a husband and a wife concerning their wishes, get out. Forget about the lease, run! Life is too short. Some fights are worth fighting and some are not. This matter is no longer a simple business arrangement with a lease, it’s gotten personal.
Woodman is 100% correct. When things get personal, bad things happen. Get your equipment out before it gets sabotaged. Put it in a storage facility until you find a new place. Good luck!
Option two: whack him, and bury the body in the woods, several counties away.
But really, moving quickly sounds better. In the mean time be sure to inventory all of your tools, and get the list offsite to your house.
be sure to inventory all of your tools, and get the list offsite to your house
I would agree with this however if it turns really nasty a list won't do you too much good without receipts, etc.
Imagine this: You go to get your stuff, the guy says no. You call the cops, tell them the stuff is yours. The guy says it's his. The cops will turn around and leave and tell you to take him to court because there is nothing he can do.
Better to engrave your name and social security # in all of your tools - it's really the only way to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the stuff belongs to you while the sherriff is standing in these peoples driveway trying to help you get your stuff back.
DAMHIKT
Lee
Jigs is right, whack the bastard, bed the lady and stay for free, he...hehehe !C.
I have a feeling that if you vacated with out any written notice, Perhaps then you may still be obligated for the rent.
My thoughts are, the lease is a legal document, You and she most likely have a legal contract.I wouldn't make a check two party, and I wouldn't deal with hubby either. He's not recognized as the landlord in the lease, keep him out of your space. You have rights also.Request any documents go to your lawyer friend. But that's just me. I'm just trying to point out the obvious. Best of luckRon
Thanks Ron for your reply!!!!
I never did have a lease withe old man, I just paid him cash every month, but I did get her to sign a lease the other day. But I am having 2nd thoughts, I like the place got all my fire wood stacked up ready for this winter.
The old man is nasty, nasty, and she has already gone to see a lawyer long before they seen me. She told me she is afraid of him. So at this point I don't know what to do.
Sparky 2006
PLEASE get some good legal advice NOW. As well-meaning as everyone on Knots is, you really need some professional advice as to what your options really are and how to protect yourself. It is cheaper to do it now than to try and repair it later.
Edited 10/8/2007 10:40 am ET by dherzig
Sparky,
I think they're right. You have no future here. Where I live the law says they have to give you 60 days WRITTEN notice to leave, and the legal reason why they want you out. (how they think you broke the lease) Technically they haven't asked you to leave until they serve you with this notice. After they do serve you this notice, make all communications with them in writing. You should still get out, but following the legal road might buy you a little time to find another location. If they see that you know your local legal renters rights, they may treat you a little better while you're still there.
I've been a landlord for about 20 years. And I'll tell you, learn your rights under local, and state law. Operate under those laws. Then move as soon as you can.
I agree with Mapleman about marking your tools. But I wouldn't use my Social Security number. Your name, birthday or drivers license# will be enough to convince any judge or jury that it's yours. Also photograph your marking, a grind off is definitely an attempt to deceive and steal. Also put on a well hidden mark as well as the obvious mark.
Work Safe, Count to 10 when your done for the day !!
Bruce S.
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