I painted the house I’ve been living in for 2 years out of my own pocket, and I also made a couple of renovations because the house was uninhabitable. Now the landlord wants me to move out, but has no intention of covering my expenses. How can I assert my rights in such a situation? Of course, on top of that, I'm also burdened with the struggle of finding a new place.
They did this to me too. I renovated the bathroom in my old house, and then they asked me to move out within a month. I asked a lawyer, and they said it would be very difficult to claim the costs without the landlord's written approval for renovation work. Honestly, I didn’t bother; I just distracted myself by looking for another place.
Did you write anything related to the amendment in the contract? Or is there any message or something while these things are being done? 😅
@camkenari nothing was written. At first, they seemed pleased that I painted the house, they even thanked me. There's no message, all discussions were verbal.
Saying you painted it for your own enjoyment is really ridiculous. Who would enjoy this while the walls are falling apart? The landlord clearly hasn't fulfilled their responsibilities 🙄
In law, written approval is generally sought for renovation expenses. If there is no clause in the contract and you do not have any evidence like messages, it can be difficult to take the matter to court. Additionally, even if you file a lawsuit, it may take a long time, so don't neglect to move when you find a new place.
@soncaykaldi I think this is a bit of a gray area. How reasonable is it to pass all the costs onto the landlord just because the tenant had the walls painted? After all, they said they did it because they were thinking of staying. This wouldn't be a clear claim to a right 🫣
Don't go out without finding a new home, these things cannot be dealt with.
Seeing this headline made me think that people can no longer find peace even in their own homes. Everyone seems to have become opportunistic.
