08-13-2014, 07:57 PM
Hmmm, I'm guessing your tenant may have the right to move out immediately even without notice, but that's only a guess. I'm a landlord myself and was willing to give my tenant half rate rent if they would stay. Power was just restored so now it's a non-issue. I'm not sure if the fact that it's out of your control is relevant to the matter. Sorry, I know that's kind of brutal. But don't take my word for it. Look it up in a landlord manual, like the Nolo one. Good luck and my condolences.
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In essence, it boils down to whether lack of service constitutes a violation of the lease, in which case I think the tenant can do pretty much whatever they want.
I don't think there's anything preventing you from asking Helco to compensate you for your loss though. Again, "I Am Not A Lawyer" and Iselle was an "Act of God" so I don't know. Poor Helco...and right after I said good things about them...
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In essence, it boils down to whether lack of service constitutes a violation of the lease, in which case I think the tenant can do pretty much whatever they want.
I don't think there's anything preventing you from asking Helco to compensate you for your loss though. Again, "I Am Not A Lawyer" and Iselle was an "Act of God" so I don't know. Poor Helco...and right after I said good things about them...