Is this an illegal eviction? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is this an illegal eviction? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Anonymous (MA) on August 28, 2014 @16:23

After a landlord informed the tenant within an email that 'you have been approved for my rental unit, and you can move into my rental unit on September 1st', could the landlord later refuses the tenant to move into the rental unit on September 1st? No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The landlord could not do that, since this kind of act is an 'illegal eviction', which is totally illegal in MA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Is this an illegal eviction? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Anonymous on August 28, 2014 @16:40	[ Reply ]

It's NOT an eviction if you haven't moved in (taken possession), don't have a signed lease, and haven't paid the rent or security deposit.

Re: Is this an illegal eviction? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Bill on August 28, 2014 @16:45	[ Reply ]

Al, please.

Re: Is this an illegal eviction? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Is this an illegal eviction? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Anonymous on August 28, 2014 @16:50	[ Reply ]

The email from landlord proves that the tenant had taken possession of the rental unit already

Re: Is this an illegal eviction? NO by Anonymous on August 28, 2014 @16:55	[ Reply ]

It's not any kind of an eviction. "If a landlord refuses to let you move in after she has taken money from you or has signed an agreement saying she will rent the apartment to you, the landlord may not be able to back out of the deal." This quote is taken from MassLegalHelp. But you have not given the landlord any money nor have you signed a lease. So, it's NOT an eviction, much less an illegal one.

Re: Is this an illegal eviction? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Lighthope on August 28, 2014 @17:53	[ Reply ]

It's not an illegal eviction, but the landlord could be liable for damages as the prospective tenant relied on words or actions by the landlord. Meaning that, if you tell someone they can move in on Sept 1, and that person starts to make preparations (hire a moving company, give notice to their current landlord, etc.), and you back out, you can be held liable for damages. Word to the wise: don't make promises that you don't intend to keep. Lighthope Pearls of Wisdom - Many people are steadfast in their beliefs, but not so steadfast as to live by them.

Re: Is this an illegal eviction? Absolutely not!!!

Re: Is this an illegal eviction? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Katiekate (New York) on August 28, 2014 @18:12	[ Reply ]

Not an eviction until after the tenant has moved in Yeah, as pointed out below...mouthing off and messing up the move in before any things is signed and before money has changed hands is totally on the prospect. Notice the word "prospect" ... Not tenant So...blow it, and you cannot move in

Re: Is this an illegal eviction? NOPE by Anonymous on August 28, 2014 @19:06	[ Reply ]

Re: Is this an illegal eviction? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! by Anonymous on August 29, 2014 @11:10	[ Reply ]

Agree; no ratification of lease and no exchange of money - so not an eviction; and not illegal.

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