Moving to a new city can be both exciting and a bit tricky, and especially when you're a new renter, understanding your rights and responsibilities is crucial.
Recently, one tenant (OP) found themselves in an unfamiliar situation. They got a weird request from their landlord to temporarily vacate their basement apartment to make room for visiting family. This situation got the tenant wondering about their rights as a renter when things like this happen.
So, the OP came to the r/legaladvice subreddit to ask members of this group for advice. Quickly, Reddit users gave the new tenant useful pieces of advice. Scroll down to check out the whole story and what people online had to say to the OP.
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Landlord wanted OP to temporarily leave their basement apartment for a few days so their family can stay
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The rental contract didn't mention this situation, so OP would like to know their legal rights in this situation
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Here's what Redditors had to say to OP:
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Living in a new city and renting a place can be a bit tricky, especially when unusual things like temporary moves happen. By knowing your rights and understanding the legal side of renting, you can make better decisions when unexpected situations pop up.
Have you ever been through unexpected situations like this before? If yes, share your experience with us in the comments!