My landlord wants me to leave before the contract ends, but thereās no serious reason for it. Do I have to leave just because they want me to? Or does my existing contract protect me? I admit, I donāt know much about the law. Have you ever experienced a situation like this? I canāt do anything without knowing my rights.
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9My daughter, I faced the same issue last year. The landlord wanted me to leave before my contract expired because his son was getting married. The contract definitely protects you. I had consulted a lawyer, and they said if thereās no legitimate reason for you to leave, he canāt force you out. Also, if heās trying to send warnings from a notary, really focus on it and donāt let him take advantage of you.
It happened to me too. The landlord said we decided to move in directly. I immediately went to a lawyer and found out that they need to have serious reasons to evict you before the contract is over, like renovations or something. Donāt panic in that moment; the contract you have is very important.
There must be a valid reason for them to evict you before the contract ends. According to the Obligation Law, tenants have quite strong rights. The landlord must present a serious renovation or a personal need as a justification and file a lawsuit. If they are just telling you to leave directly, there wonāt be any issues as long as they canāt take it to the notary warning. This is clear in the legislation.
Let me add that the landlord is speaking in a threatening manner, saying things like āIāll find a new tenant anyway, Iāll kick you out.ā My contract is still ongoing, but I feel very uneasy right now. Theyāve also started making excuses about small things like āyouāre not paying the dues properly.ā
If I were you, I would try to show a bit of empathy. The guy might have somewhere to sit or other needs. I canāt say youāre wrong for him insisting that you leave, but if you talked it out, you could probably find common ground. Plus, itās tough to stay uneasy.
Here, there is clearly an abuse of power. They say, āYou leave, I will do what I want,ā but there is such a thing as tenant rights, and thereās the rent youāve paid with your hard work. This is not something that operates on āI want.ā Trust in your rights, especially since the contract is clear. What does it mean to force someone out without their consent?
Let me ask this way, does your landlord only say these excuses verbally? For example, has he warned you in writing, or has he given you a notice or something? Is there an official step taken, or is it just talk? 
Honestly, this happens quite often, so donāt panic. Usually, landlords are just testing the waters. Itās not easy for them to evict you while thereās a contract in place. A lot of them may say to leave, but they canāt do it without evidence-based reasons. If you stay calm, things will get resolved.
Consult a lawyer directly and show them the contract. They will tell you that there are provisions in the Code of Obligations that prevent unfair eviction. Be careful with excuses about fees; keep the receipts showing that you paid them regularly. The document is important.