If I have been living in an apartment for 22 years and manage the place, since I pay no rent and haveno lease, can the landlord just throw me out?
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If I have been living in an apartment for 22 years and manage the place, since I pay no rent and haveno lease, can the landlord just throw me out?
I have had only signed one lease I think since being here. I take care of everything except fixing electrical, and plumbing. However, I handle tenants, contractors, troubleshoot, organize, change locks, take care of monies, rental problems, etc. Everything it takes to run a place I do. I must have some rights. How much time do I have if he can throw me out?
Asked on January 18, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Massachusetts
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you have been managing the apartment complex for 22 years where as part of your compensation you receive free rent, the property owner is your landlord and employer. He or she can terminate your employment and presumed oral lease by giving you a 30 day written notice of termination of the rental that you have.
Assuming you have been served with a 30 day notice of termination of the oral lease that you have of the premises you are occupying, you must be out of the premises in this 30 day time period.
If you believe that your employer and landlord has wronged you, you should consider consulting with a landlord tenant and an employment attorney.
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