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[BECKIE517]

Hi, I Rented A House And Signed A 1 Year Lease, But Stayed There An Additional 3 1/2 Years With No Signing Of A Lease. Then Vacated The House Without Notice, 7 Months Later I Then Get A Served Summons To Appear In Court For Damanges To The House. I.e. Carpet And Paint. Do I Have Any Rights Not To Pay For Those Damages. Thank You.

 

[Duranie]

If there are damages to the house beyond normal wear and tear, then you are responsible for them. It doesn't matter if you had a signed lease or not, you still were on month to month.

It doesn't mean the Landlord automatically has a strong case, but if you left behind damage, ruined carpets, holes in the wall, animal damage, etcc he can certainly ask for damages in court.