In Nov. 2016, I signed a one year lease agreement. In Aug. 2017, GMS served me a 30 day notice - I need to vacate. Their reason: Section 40 of the agreement which states GMS can give 30 days notice and you have to vacate - WITH NO REASON WHATSOEVER. I'm an extremely quiet individual, keep my place pristine clean. I work 2 full time jobs -I am hardly there. GMS refused to talk with me when I called to resolve what I thought was a mistake in getting a notice. Their response was: "We do not
...need to discuss anything with you. You must leave, or we will see you in court".
I have never been confrontational with GMS. I have attempted many times to reach out & inquire as to what is going on. They either won't discuss anything nor numerous times, not even return your phone call. All I was trying to do was to find out what was happening.
Much to my surprise, we went to court. The ruling was I have to leave, & GMS does NOT have to have any valid reason, nor do they need to disclose any information as to why they are asking you to leave. Furthermore, GMS states the tenant is still obligated to pay rent through the end of the term, or the suite is re-rented, whichever comes first. By the way, it was agreed and acknowledged by the judge in court by all parties there was no issues of rent money due. As a matter of fact, the judge actually supported that GMS does not have to provide any reason. The judge said I have to leave & I have absolutely no idea why this has happened.
So, in a nut shell, please be aware you may be given a notice to leave the premises PRIOR to the end of your signed lease agreement and absolutely no reason needs to be provided. You are then told you still have to pay for the term of your lease even though they are kicking you out for no stated reason.
It is my opinion a tenant deserves to know why the are "being evicted". To me, there should be a valid reason and that reason should be disclosed. There should be just cause. I also believe the court should seek substantiation and force "the Landlord" to have valid reasons for simply asking someone to vacate the premises prior to the term of the lease. What good is an agreement if the Landlord has the right to evict you, but still ask you to pay for the entire term of the lease. It just does not make sense to me. There is no common sense or logic in this.
I am thoroughly confused by this all. I do not understand it at all. I am shocked it held up in court.
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