If we’ve rented at the same place for 36 years and we are being asked to move out due to a remodel, shouldn’t the landlordpay our moving and relocation costs?
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If we’ve rented at the same place for 36 years and we are being asked to move out due to a remodel, shouldn’t the landlordpay our moving and relocation costs?
Asked on December 30, 2011 under Real Estate Law, California
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
First, is the landlord terminating your lease or is he or she simply asking you to leave temporarily where you can move back in after the remodel is done? If the landlord is ending your lease due to the need to remodel, then I see no basis for the landlord to pay for your moving and relocation costs.
However, if the landlord is asking you to move out on a temporary basis and then return to the rental to live, then the landlord should pay for your move out and move in costs and the extra monthly rental above and beyond what you are currently paying while you are out of possession of the unit you are writing about.
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