Landlord problems

[Serenity2009]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NY
I've rented a room for a little over two years from the same person, I notified them in September that I would be moving in early to mid February.

I moved the majority of my belongings yesterday, I said I'd be back on Monday to get the rest of my belongings, and to clean, I was told ok to getting my belongings however, they wanted to clean them selves (I had a bag of garbage I did not take out, needed to vacuum, remove a fist tank, desk, shelf) They wanted me to sign a statement saying what I did and did not want.

I said I would do that after I got the rest of my belongings and they agreed it was ok. I received texts from the landlord saying that they had to supervise me moving and that I was not allowed to be there unless they are. I paid my rent until the first.

I have many reasons for moving the major one being they took down a board in the basement I had assumed was to make the basement look better and there was no foundation.

The landlord also texted me that they were filing charges for not giving notice (had a third party give my notice to avoid this being said) and for damages (not cleaning). I had no lease, it was a week to week rental situation, I gave them over 4 months notice, I said I would clean and they refused.

I just want my belongings. I do not want to deal with the games. Am I in the wrong? What should I do?

 

[atomizer]

Did you turn in your keys?

 

[Serenity2009]

No the landlord changed the locks.

 

[BL]

No the landlord changed the locks.

NYC or outside NYC ?

Is this considered a boarding house , or reg. Apt. with a room ?

 

[Serenity2009]

outside of NYC

in Johnson City New York was a house and rented room

 

[BL]

in Johnson City New York was a house and rented room

Ok , you can try to call the police to assist in retrieving the rest of your belongings .

They may just say it's civil matter .

Since you are Pd. up though in rent ,they just may tell them it's an illegal lockout .

It's up for grabs.

You may very well end up in court and let the court decide any damages .

I would first contact the LL and let him know he/she can not take self help in illegally evicting you .

That you are willing to meet there to get the rest of your belongings and for them to sign a note saying any damages are waived in lue of the remaining months rent and any other monies ( including Sec. deposit ) returned to you within 30 days per law .

If they are unwilling ,call the police to assist you and obtain a report that the LL used self help in evicting by changing the locks for your entry .

If the LL sues you , counter sue for your damages .

 

[atomizer]

in Johnson City New York was a house and rented room

I spent two weeks in jail there.

 

[BL]

I spent two weeks in jail there.

Proud of it ?

 

[Big Bill]

If you paid rent (you'll need proof) and they changed the locks, that's considered a "constructive eviction" and is illegal. Call the police to go with you to remove your property and get a police report. Tell your LL you'll see 'em in court.
North of 104, lake effect is spelled "S*N*O*W" !

 

[atomizer]

Proud of it ?

As a matter of fact, yes. My assailants will never forget me. Well worth the two weeks.

 

[BL]

If you paid rent (you'll need proof) and they changed the locks, that's considered a "constructive eviction" and is illegal. Call the police to go with you to remove your property and get a police report. Tell your LL you'll see 'em in court.
North of 104, lake effect is spelled "S*N*O*W" !

North of 104 is quit a distance from the tri cities.