Tennant Issue

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by photon

Exactly; the landlord tenant act still applies even thought he agreement isn't written out. So because notice was given on the 4th then yeah technically the notice would be for the end of July not the end of June.

On the other hand since she hasn't received a written copy of the rental agreement you guys have (just a verbal one), legally she can refuse to pay rent entirely.

So really it's not worth the hassle, just accept the notice and get a better roommate faster.

I don't think the landlord/tenant act applies to roommates where you also live in the place.

[photon]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

I don't think the landlord/tenant act applies to roommates where you also live in the place.

It would have to in some way I think, either they're a tenant or they're there illegally.

Sounded to me like the landlord delegated to the OP to handle it, so the question would be who the landlord is I guess.

But the law would still have to apply, otherwise the property owner wouldn't have the ability to get rid of the person if they were causing problems (destroying the property, making noise and disturbing other tenants, etc).

Though I guess the actual signed tenant would be responsible for that, so you could be right.

That's why I don't allow any adult to live in my units unless I approve them and they're listed on the rental agreement. Roommates are fine, but they have to go through the application process. The situation the OP describes is too fuzzy.

[FlamesAddiction]

If she is a legit tenant, then I think you need the paperwork to prove it.

If she is a roomate, then you should give her money back, but rub her toothbrush in the toilet first.

[blankall]

Call the local residential tenancy board. Don't take medical/legal advice online.

In BC, I can tell you that you have to make reasonable efforts to find a new roomate if you want to keep the damage deposit on the grounds of late notice. If you find a new roomate who pays you full rent, you don't get to keep the deposit. I'm sure there is a similar rule in Alberta. You may or may not need a written lease as well. There are laws that will automatically apply to all tenancy situations.

[Halfcreek]

Because you have no signed agreement and your landlords told you to deal with it, I believe she is classified as a sublet. Check the landlord tenant act for rules on that.
However - I would agree with those who say keep your $200 from rent and give her the rest back.
Also - there are lots of people out there looking to rent if you're looking for a roomie - you'd probably be able to find one by the end of the month.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by photon

That's why I don't allow any adult to live in my units unless I approve them and they're listed on the rental agreement. Roommates are fine, but they have to go through the application process. The situation the OP describes is too fuzzy.

Oh yeah, the landlord who set it up like that is crazy, and asking for problems. I don't allow subletting without an application, it's in the lease.

[Deelow]

Originally Posted by Halfcreek

Because you have no signed agreement and your landlords told you to deal with it, I believe she is classified as a sublet. Check the landlord tenant act for rules on that.
However - I would agree with those who say keep your $200 from rent and give her the rest back.
Also - there are lots of people out there looking to rent if you're looking for a roomie - you'd probably be able to find one by the end of the month.

The thing is, I am buying a place and moving out at the end of July too. Getting another renter in for a month doesn't make any sense. We had a verbal agreement that we would rent the place until the end of July. Anyway, you guys are right. No more verbal agreements. What a pain in the ass.