What will my landlord do if I overstay?

Never fool around with the landlord. There may be laws protecting tenants but remember, there are also laws protecting your landlords. Besides, you never want to be evicted. Believe me, an eviction could turn your world upside down.

So you’re planning on being an unlawful detainee? Not a very good way of getting even, if you ask me. You’re only putting yourself in trouble if you do that. If you want to get even with your landlord, you can just tell your friends about your experience. It may not be much at first but word always gets around.

Your landlord has the right to proceed with the eviction process if you do not move. Once he does, you’d be stuck with possible court and lawyer fees and that’s a situation you wouldn’t want to be in. Believe me, I’ve been there.

Depending on the state, your landlord could ask your for two months advance rent if you stay beyond the end of your lease. You may also be converted into a month-to-month tenant and moving out will require a 30-day notice. Since you have no intentions of staying, keep things simple and easy by just moving out at the end of your lease agreement.

As I landlord, I would never offer you cash to move out. I?d go through the eviction process. Yes, it’s lengthy and I might be spending money but then, the court will probably order you to pay for the costs of an eviction. Plus, I know that an eviction could scar you for the next, what, 10 years? Boy, that’s tough! So if I were you, I would not even try to get even by not following the end date of your lease agreement.

You’re on a sinking ship. Best to move out.

Why don’t you give it another try and speak to your landlord? Anyway, your lease will be up soon so there’s no reason to fear that your landlord may try to evict you for complaining. Also, that’s illegal for him to do that. Maybe the last time you spoke, things were not very clear yet. Perhaps now, you can talk to him calmly and honestly and he might be more open to what you have to say.

Sounds like you have thrill issues. 😀 Sorry to tell you, the police won’t come in and drag you out. Nope, you can’t create a scene, let your friends take pictures of it and then post them on social networking sites. If you don’t leave, you would most probably facing a judge in court. Good luck!

You’re crazy if you think that would work. You’re even crazier for even considering it. Good thing you have a sensible friend with you. Otherwise, you will be stuck in this big hole that you have created.

I would suggest that you think of other ways to get back at your landlord without getting yourself in trouble. Yes, I agree that you can just tell your friends about your experience. Word takes flight, you know. And before you know it, your landlord will be taught the lesson of listening to his tenants the hard way.