What if my landlord will not compensate me for work done on their house?
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What if my landlord will not compensate me for work done on their house?
Before moving in, we made an agreement with our landlord to help in painting the house in order to get the property ready to move in faster. The landlord agreed that she would compensate us for the work done by giving us 1 free months rent ($750) after we moved in. We also gave them $4750 deposit on the house. Now the landlord says she does not want us to rent it and refuses to refund our deposit and compensate us the $750 for the work done.
Asked on August 3, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Indiana
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You may wish to sue your landlord:
1) If there was an agreement to rent to you and you placed a deposit on the house, the landlord has to either rent the home to you or return the deposit and possibly pay other compensation (e.g. your cost to stay in a motel or hotel, until finding a new rental).
2) If there was an agreement to compensate you for doing work on the home with a free month's rent worth $750, the landlord would seem to either have to give you the free month (if you do end up renting) or pay you the $750.
For the amount of money you describe, you should consult with an attorney and let the lawyer help you enforce your rights.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You may wish to sue your landlord:
1) If there was an agreement to rent to you and you placed a deposit on the house, the landlord has to either rent the home to you or return the deposit and possibly pay other compensation (e.g. your cost to stay in a motel or hotel, until finding a new rental).
2) If there was an agreement to compensate you for doing work on the home with a free month's rent worth $750, the landlord would seem to either have to give you the free month (if you do end up renting) or pay you the $750.
For the amount of money you describe, you should consult with an attorney and let the lawyer help you enforce your rights.
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