jnelsoninjax Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 CENTRAL, SC (FOX Carolina) -A soldier returning home for the holidays to see his wife and newborn baby in Central is being kicked out of his wife's apartment after the landlord said he is overstaying the time allowed for visitors.Sergeant William Bullock is stationed in Missouri, but his wife has been in Central. She gave birth to their daughter two weeks ago.Bullock said the landlord at The Groves apartment complex in Central told him he had overstayed, saying visitors are not allowed to stay in the apartments past seven days, per the agreement signed by Bullock's wife, Lily."I'm stationed in Missouri and we haven't seen each other in six months. What's the problem with me staying and visiting with my wife?" Bullock said.The landlord, whose name is Chuck, told FOX Carolina he enforces that rule for all his tenants.Since Bullock's name is not on the lease, even though he is a spouse visiting, the landlord said he is not allowed to stay. Bullock said the landlord threatened to press charges and double his wife's rent if he stayed."He stated to me that he didn't care about our situation, he didn't care about me being in the military," Bullock said.Bullock said his wife is a Clemson University student and new mom. He fears she could be evicted.FOX Carolina showed the agreement to an attorney, who said that provision is vaguely written, and said the landlord would have a hard time pressing charges, since the person visiting is the tenant's husband.On Saturday, Bullock said his wife finished final exams at Clemson and they would be going to visit family.They are planning to arrange to sit down with the landlord and a mediator to discuss how to change the lease to suit both parties. Bullock said they are hoping to find legal representation or someone from the university who will act as a mediator.Bullock said his concern is the well-being of his wife when his leave ends. He is concerned about the possibility Chuck will want to raise their rent substantially. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martog Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Seems a bit silly. Though one has to wonder if the husband cannot stay more than 7 days, does that landlord also enforce it for children? Roger H. 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Simple solution: put him on the damned lease. If the landlord resists, send in the lawyer. Sadelwo, +E.Worm Jimmy, link6155 and 3 others 6 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagisan Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Why is he considered a visitor if he is married to the renter? Wouldn't that make him the renter as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Eternal Tempest MVC Posted December 13, 2014 MVC Share Posted December 13, 2014 Why is he considered a visitor if he is married to the renter? Wouldn't that make him the renter as well? The renter is who signed the lease, if there not on it, there not a renter. There's laws if your in a specific place x number of days over a time, your a tenant. Even though they may not be on the lease / paid any rent, at that point the landlord has to go through entire eviction process (as they would the renter) to get rid of them. That's why hotels where you can stay for extended periods of time, will move you to different rooms periodically. I'm wonder if this article been sensationalized a bit, and as stated above, did the husband ask to be added to the lease, if so, what was the landlord response, need more info. (edit for clarity) (edit 2) Did the husband want to stay, but not want to be added to the lease? Need more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 She probably rented it while he was deployed. Without him being there to sign the lease the landlord is calling him a visitor with limited status. A bit too literal IMO, and the place is getting a LOT of negative PR given how most people feel about active duty soldiers and their families, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj1968 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I think the landlord needs a little lesson in civility. I mean the husband is serving, doesn't matter except some simple human civility. sheesh. but as the saying goes, what goes around, comes around. the landlord will reap the fruit of his incompassion Sadelwo and guru 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoken Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I donno about there, but in many places immediate family (Spouse/Kids) cannot be considered visitors. Either way the guy is an ######. Anibal P and trag3dy 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdev511 Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 The landlord is probably reading the lease in a literal manner because he has the hots for the wife. Mostly he's just acting like an ass and now anyone with internet access knows it. A smart person would capitulate and admit they screwed up, but I'd bet good money that he won't do that because he desperately wants to prove he's right. A perfect example of being in the clear legally and completely off the deep end morally. chrisj1968, jnelsoninjax, Emon and 3 others 6 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj1968 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 The landlord is probably reading the lease in a literal manner because he has the hots for the wife. Mostly he's just acting like an ass and now anyone with internet access knows it. A smart person would capitulate and admit they screwed up, but I'd bet good money that he won't do that because he desperately wants to prove he's right. A perfect example of being in the clear legally and completely off the deep end morally. probably stated better than I could have. well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockulation Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Would this even be a "story" if the husband weren't a soldier? In saying that, the landlord is a dick. Show some compassion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoken Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Would this even be a "story" if the husband weren't a soldier? In saying that, the landlord is a dick. Show some compassion. It wouldn't be as big a story, nope.. But I'd still call it one.. Regardless of soldier, teacher, trucker, or whatever. It's still Wrong. Soldier just gives it an added edge, not to mention, really pisses a lot of people off. Not some random guy who lives in the same area all the time, this is someone who has very limited time to be where/do what he wants during his service, and to spend it dealing with that dick of a landlord isn't right. DConnell 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anibal P Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 The landlord is probably reading the lease in a literal manner because he has the hots for the wife. Mostly he's just acting like an ass and now anyone with internet access knows it. A smart person would capitulate and admit they screwed up, but I'd bet good money that he won't do that because he desperately wants to prove he's right. A perfect example of being in the clear legally and completely off the deep end morally. May not be legally right anyways, like mentioned already, usually spouses and children are exempt from such a ridiculous rule anyways, and I bet if pressed in court, the landlord would likely lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rippleman Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 more to the story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 more to the story Doubt it, had similar situation when my mother came down to visit me with a landlord once. Said if they gave me a break they would have to do it for everyone. Get on lease and be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixedcat Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Wait.. isn't there some kinda law against military discrimination for leases, visitation, job leave, and such? I thought it covered co-habs.... o_O Some might not want to formally be on a lease in a few states due to possible tax/credit/insurance issues. I had something like that happen when I had places in 2 states and I had drama with my insurance companies. Both my health and car insurance companies had a huge fit about it and I had to explain a buncha stuff to them. I had issues keeping my health insurance for one state while having a lease in another. Pain in the butt! Mabye the soldier had the same thing going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perochan Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 that landlord is a dick. i would move out immediately and find a better apartment. remixedcat 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryoken Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Wait.. isn't there some kinda law against military discrimination for leases, visitation, job leave, and such? I thought it covered co-habs.... o_O If I remember right, that only covers them if their name is on it.. So they can't be punished if they break a lease because they are getting deployed or transferred.. stuff like that. Not just to hop over to the wifes.. That said, when the law was made, I doubt a situation like this was ever even considered.. Because really.. wtf.. Now if he's causing trouble or something, maybe using it as an excuse to get rid of him fine, but as presented, landlord is an ###### who should have his face named and shamed all over that city. DConnell and remixedcat 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechJunkie81 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Time to Republican shame the landlord. "Oh you don't support the troops, why do you hate America ?" remixedcat and Vvo 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Whatever works. In SC there are 10-11 military bases. Lots of troops & families, so ID'ing the SOB would probably earn him plenty of dirty looks. remixedcat and DConnell 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DConnell Member Posted December 15, 2014 Member Share Posted December 15, 2014 The landlord may be technically in the right, but he's certainly coming off as a huge jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 You're being kind. Having so many military in our our family fully stating my opinion would overload the language filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DConnell Member Posted December 15, 2014 Member Share Posted December 15, 2014 You're being kind. Having so many military in our our family fully stating my opinion would overload the language filter. I know I am. Several close members of my family served in the military. My best friend/cousin's husband is an inactive Marine. These people deserve every courtesy and respect. They've earned it, especially if they saw action. The landlord may be technically legally right, but that doesn't make it the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrack Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I think that the issue here is that The Grove is a chain of apartments that cater to university style community living spaces. Tenets often share bathrooms with other tenets, for example. When there is an expectation of shared living quarters with others in your building, having accurate count of who belongs where is critical. I'm sympathetic, but I understand the position of the landlord. Adding the husband to the lease would probably mean a substantial increase in their rent. I'm basing this on my knowledge of The Groves in my area. I don't know the specifics here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisj1968 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Would this even be a "story" if the husband weren't a soldier? In saying that, the landlord is a dick. Show some compassion. the greater "at issue here" thing is, it is a soldier. he is stationed out of state. I think this landlord is trying to play the "legal eagle" play card. Yes, he isn't on the lease per se. however, the husbands money is going to the landlord for the rent. I think, the soldier let the wife live out the lease he, during that time (living out the lease) get signed up for on base housing. move his wife and kids on base. problem is, from my experiences as a soldier, those who live off base AND make their living servicing soldiers and their families, often times, do shady business that jips soldiers. Now a days, the military base has to approve alot of businesses and the base will report off limits businesses for ripping soldiers off. But the landlord and the soldier should be able to come to SOME compromise. there are mitigating circumstances here. this story is getting alot of attention and one woman even commented that she thinks the landlord has a "thing" for the wife. could be possible. if so and it comes to light, the landlord will get his "just desserts" in the end by losing his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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