Any Real Estate Legal People here?

[mont7071]

If it specifically says in the lease that utilities are covered, he can't "legally" turn them off. Meaning your grandfather would win a court case. However, like the Utility Company said, they have to honor the request of the person who controls the account. They don't care what your lease says.

In short, the landlord is a douche. You'll win a court case, but that'll cost you more than getting the utilities hooked up plus a few months of service.

^^THIS

That being said, there is a "simpler" method to consider. If LL really shuts off the utilities, your family is still going to need light and warmth, right? I recommend pulling out the doors and drywall, and burning them in the pit out back, send the LL a pic of your lovely bonfire providing warmth and light for the neighborhood

**(obviously) Not to be construed as legal advice**

 

[kimboslice]

Check that site out ==> housing

I'm sure some of the the fair housing organizations would fall all over themselves to help the old guy and make an example out of the landlord. Trust me on that one..

 

[JonesersRX7]

Don't listen to anyone saying it's not worth it to take this ass hat to court. With the emotional stress attributing to a stroke... they could most likely own that house now.

This guy is a fuck tard and I would assist the Gpadres to go after him.

 

[kblessinggr]

Don't listen to anyone saying it's not worth it to take this ass hat to court. With the emotional stress attributing to a stroke... they could most likely own that house now.

This guy is a fuck tard and I would assist the Gpadres to go after him.

Well she's still not out of the hospital, sounds like they want to put a stint into the artery in her neck. Also it sounds like the lease is in her name, not his.

 

[high risk]

if they can't afford a lawsuit, they can do small claims for like $50 (varies by state) without an attorney and you (or someone else who isn't an attorney) can go help them in court

 

[kblessinggr]

My grandmother's condition got worse, and as a result the doctor will not release her to anywhere other than an assisted living community.

 

[BlueYonder]

My grandmother's condition got worse, and as a result the doctor will not release her to anywhere other than an assisted living community.

That's sad. I'm sorry, Karl.

 

[kblessinggr]

She had another stroke today, she's partly paralyzed down one side of her body.

 

[FTC-Hater]

She had another stroke today, she's partly paralyzed down one side of her body.

So sorry to hear that, Karl.

Best wishes to you and your family.

 

[Flash4Ever]

Very sad to hear this, good luck friend.

 

[JonesersRX7]

I strongly.... strongly suggest that you contact a lawyer and possibly the news media and explain that this dumb fuck threatened to turn off utilities and raise the rent (breaking the lease) which caused emotional stress and in turn causing a stroke.

That guy needs to be railroaded and lose that house and whatever else he has. Have your Grandparents sell it and live off the proceeds. Well... have a lawyer do an asset search on this fuck... see what isn't protected and not in an LLC.

I really hope that she gets better and I am thinking about your Grandad. I am thinking positive thoughts for your family man.

 

[Sonny Forelli]

Very sorry to hear that buddy, hope the situation improves as best it can.

 

[Sharksfan]

I strongly.... strongly suggest that you contact a lawyer and possibly the news media and explain that this dumb fuck threatened to turn off utilities and raise the rent (breaking the lease) which caused emotional stress and in turn causing a stroke.

This X a million, especially the local news part.

Local news lives for this stuff.