Evictions as rents rise and property values increase
Review this video, which reports the growing number of evictions as rents rise and property values increase. After 50 years at the same address, a 98 year old woman faces eviction. Although laws are different in each state, renters are having a harder time fighting evictions.
Woman, 98, Evicted From San Francisco Apartment After 50 Years
Suppose you are a judge in a different case and before you was a tenant facing eviction. The landlord in the case has been in constant contact with the tenant and is able to supply the texts and notes to the tenant. However, the tenant agrees that the landlord did contact him, but the tenant claims there was not sufficient notice. The landlord is able to show months of texts and notes begging for the rent from the tenant.
What are the legal considerations you would evaluate to determine the claims of the tenant and the landlord? In whose favor would you rule, and why? Be sure to support your legal analysis by identifying the law first and then supporting your answer.
Research Landlord – Tenant law in your home state and SUMMARIZE THE LAW in regards to ALL the legal duties and responsibilities of both the landlord AND tenant in your own words. Include the link where you found your answer for +5 extra credit points. (Extra Points will not be awarded without a link to your state research AND A SUMMARY OF THE LAW IN YOUR STATE).
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