If I was given housing as a condition of my employment and have now been terminated, how much notice to vacate mustI be given?
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If I was given housing as a condition of my employment and have now been terminated, how much notice to vacate mustI be given?
I am renting a house from my employer who has now terminated my employment. He wants me to vacate immediately as he says the rental was conditioned on my employment. I have no signed agreement. Does he have to give me a notice and what are the time parameters?
Asked on February 7, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If a tenant works for a landlord and lives on the property without paying rent as a condition of employment, the landlord/employer can file an unlawful detainer if the tenant/employee no longer works for the landlord. It doesn't matter if the tenant quits or is laid off. Typically, proper notice to vacate in a situation such as this is 30 days. Since these laws vary state-to-state you should consult with a real estate attorney, tenant's rights organization, or contact a law school legal clinic (if there is one nearby). They can best advise as to specific state law.
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