New owners are looking to flip the house where I rent a room. They don't want to continue my tenancy here and want me out.

Q: What is the law regarding tenants pay full cost to replace carpeting in the unit upon move out. We lived there 2 years.

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: How much time must I give a tenant to vacate a rental unit in Florida for nonpayment of rent?

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: I was renting month to month and the landlord went up on the rent. I moved out because of it.

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: My landlord gave me a notice to vacate the property on or before feb 28 th and i moved out on feb 1 st. do I forfeit my security

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: MD Prince Georges County landlord tenant act, being accused of having second pet in unit

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Q: Rental Agreement 30 Day Change Notice Vs Immediate Signed Addendum

See the full attorney answers on the linked page.

Anonymous May 27, 2015 Landlord Tenant 2 views 3 answers

They have not done anything in the way of giving me proper notice of any sort. What they have done is started doing renovations on the house. Currently the driveway is dug up and yesterday workmen started working on the roof. They are hammering away at 730 am and it happens to be directly above my room. Ideally, the new owners have stated they want me out by the first of the month - which isn't going to happen because I cannot find another place that I can afford to move into. Do I have any sort of legal recourse at my disposal? I am currently not working so what I can afford is extremely limited with regards to hiring an attorney.

Attorney Answers

David Piotrowski

David Piotrowski · Jun 15, 2026

The landlord is responsible for providing you with quiet enjoyment. That being said, are you on a month-to-month agreement or a lease? If you're on a month-to-month, the landlord can terminate your tenancy by giving you 30 days' written notice if you've lived at the property for less than one year, or 60 days' written notice if you've lived in the property for at least one year.

0 upvotes

Eric Ching

Eric Ching · Jun 15, 2026

You have rights as a tenant. As mentioned above you have right to quiet enjoyment of the property. You have have the right to either a 30-day or 60-day notice. There are free tenant clinics in San Diego. You can try the legal aid society of San Diego. You can also try the University of San Diego School of Law Legal clinics. Legal aid typically has a very big case load so getting them to accept your case is difficult. The legal clinic at USD has a smaller case load. But yes, you'll definitely need to speak with an attorney to make sure your rights are protected.

0 upvotes

Kevin Trent KayLandlord / Tenant LawyerPanorama City, CA

Kevin Trent KayLandlord / Tenant LawyerPanorama City, CA · Jun 15, 2026

You need a lawyer right away. If you cannot afford legal fees you can hire one on contingency or seek out a local tenant's rights group, there are several good ones in San Diego. You may be due relocation fees and/or damages for the landlord brazenly constructing as if you were not there so an attorney may take the case on contingency. Either way, get legal help right away.

0 upvotes