Owner refuses to repair, agency said we have to move, what are our rights?

[Alaska landlord]

1.The fact that a contract exist between the owner and the leasing company is proof that negotiations took place.
2.If OP is correct that the leasing company has dropped the owner, then they have no right to conduct repairs without his permission. In addition, repair cost and conditions would be covered under mutual agreement between the leasing company and owner.
3.I agree.
4.Agent did not break the lease, nor did the owner. OP accepted the house in the condition it was presented. The correct recourse for repairs can be resolved if needed under her state landlord tenant act. OP has not indicated that she has the correct procedure. The leasing company made a generous offer and should be accepted.

 

[MSUdom5]

This from someone that hasn't the sense to go to post office for a key to his mail box, and then expects the landlord to pay for it.

Yes, I suppose I am a silly goose.

 

[Alaska landlord]

Vote Democrat and vote often.

 

[marcdonovan]

1.The fact that a contract exist between the owner and the leasing company is proof that negotiations took place.

And we know this even exists how? Why do we care about it at all?


2.If OP is correct that the leasing company has dropped the owner, then they have no right to conduct repairs without his permission. In addition, repair cost and conditions would be covered under mutual agreement between the leasing company and owner.

No, the agent signed the lease as agent for the owner. The lease says that the agent will fix the property. State law says that the agent will fix the property into habitable condition. The agent bound the owner when he agreed to these terms in his name. No permission is needed. If the agent broke the agreement, that is between him and the owner, but he did bind the owner prior to breaking the agreement.

If the agent has canceled his agreement with the owner, but he continues to act in public as agent, he remains an agent regardless.

If he has canceled, and breaks off contact with tenant, he is no longer an agent. This is the only case where the tenant must deal with the owner. That is not the case here.

4.Agent did not break the lease, nor did the owner.

Yes they did when they did not repair the property.


4.OP accepted the house in the condition it was presented.

irrelevant


4.The correct recourse for repairs can be resolved if needed under her state landlord tenant act. OP has not indicated that she has the correct procedure.

True if OP desired to go that route. OP can also take agent to court.


4.The leasing company made a generous offer and should be accepted

your opinion without reason.

 

[Alaska landlord]

Sorry MDV, but I don't have the patience to train you.

 

[marcdonovan]

Sorry MDV, but I don't have the patience to train you.

Don't worry, I don't need any training. I have already have my degree from the School of Hard Knocks.

I just thought that since we are giving advice here, we should discuss our reasoning behind the advice. If you'd rather spend your time denigrating please don't let me stand in your way.

 

[Alaska landlord]

The learning curve can be quite steep for some.

 

[marcdonovan]

The learning curve can be quite steep for some.

I see you have made a wise choice.