Eviction Notice Legal Requirements

Summary

In Malaysia, landlords typically must provide a 14-day written eviction notice unless otherwise specified in the tenancy agreement. A two-day notice is not standard practice. If you remain in the property beyond the notice period, landlords may charge for extra days. Payment terms for outstanding bills should ideally be specified in your agreement. If not, negotiating with your landlord for a reasonable timeframe is advisable. For further assistance, consider contacting a legal aid center in Kuala Lumpur.

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my name is sleem
Hello, Sleem. How can I assist you with your legal issue today? Could you please provide more details about your situation?
I live in Malaysia. I was living in a house where i was paying * monthly rental.I got evicted from the unit on dec * for owing bills. I was owing 3 months rental. and electricity & water bill amounting to *. . I have an intial security deposit of * which the landlord deducted leaving the outstanding with *. now my questions are, *) the landlord calculated 10 days after he evicted me for me to pay for those 10 days of moving out, is that normal ? am i not suposed to have days and a quit notice or something like that before leaving the unit? he only gave me 2 days and then since that was not enough for me to move, he started calculating everyday for which i was moving. also he just threated me with an LOD due to the outstanding bills. I feel like I'm not supposed to pay him a dime after leaving the unit, he evicted me, i didn;t leave on my own
Hi Sleem,
Here are some points to consider regarding your situation:
- In Malaysia, landlords must provide a written eviction notice, typically 14 days, unless specified otherwise in your tenancy agreement.
- If you remained in the property beyond the notice period, landlords might charge for extra days.
- You may be responsible for outstanding rent and utility bills as per your agreement.
You might consider consulting with a local legal advisor for a detailed review of your tenancy agreement.
Would you like more information about the nearest legal aid center in Kuala Lumpur?
you didn't help me with any information here
Hello Sleem,
I apologize for any misunderstanding. Let's clarify your situation:
- **Eviction Notice**: Landlords in Malaysia should give a written eviction notice, usually 14 days, unless your tenancy agreement specifies otherwise.
- **Charges for Extra Days**: If you stayed beyond the notice period, landlords could charge for those days.
- **Outstanding Bills**: You are generally responsible for unpaid rent and utility bills as per your agreement.
Would you like more information on how to contact a legal aid center in Kuala Lumpur for further assistance?
the landlord gave me only 2 days notice
Hi Sleem,
Thank you for clarifying. Here are some key points:
- **Notice Period**: Landlords typically must provide a *-day written eviction notice in Malaysia unless your tenancy agreement states otherwise.
- **Extra Charges**: Landlords can charge for days you stayed beyond the notice period.
- **Outstanding Bills**: You are responsible for unpaid rent and utility bills per your agreement.
Would you like assistance with contacting a legal aid center in Kuala Lumpur for further help?
I said the landlord gave me only 2 days notice. i couldn;t move out within 2 days and he started counting the extra days. also how long should i be given to pay the outstanding bills? it was not stated in my agreement anyway
Hi Sleem,
Here are some key points:
- **Notice Period**: In Malaysia, landlords must typically provide a *-day written eviction notice, unless specified otherwise in your agreement.
- **Extra Charges**: If you stayed beyond the notice period, landlords can charge for those days.
- **Outstanding Bills**: Payment terms for outstanding bills should ideally be specified in your agreement.
Would you like assistance with contacting a legal aid center in Kuala Lumpur for further help?
you are repeating the same thing
Hi Sleem,
I apologize for the repetition. Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- **Eviction Notice**: In Malaysia, landlords must provide at least a *-day written notice unless your agreement states otherwise. Two days is not standard.
- **Extra Charges**: If you could not move out within the short notice, charging for the extra days can be contested.
- **Outstanding Bills**: Since your agreement does not specify payment terms, negotiating with your landlord for a reasonable timeframe is advisable.
Would you like the contact information for a legal aid center in Kuala Lumpur to help you further?
yes
Hi Sleem,
You can contact the following legal aid center for further assistance:

Legal Aid Bureau Kuala Lumpur


Phone: +*-* *
Address: Level *, Right Wing, Bangunan Bank Rakyat, No.*, Jalan Tangsi, * Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.bheuu.gov.my

Would you need further assistance on related matters?
based off of what i have informed you, can you give me a clear written message to ask the lawyer
Sure, Sleem. Here’s a clear written message to ask the lawyer:
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Dear Lawyer,
I was evicted from my rental property in Kuala Lumpur on December *, with only 2 days’ notice. I owed 3 months’ rent and utility bills totaling RM *,*. The landlord deducted my security deposit of RM *,*, leaving an outstanding balance of RM *,*. He also charged me for * extra days taken to move out.
*. Is it lawful for the landlord to give only 2 days’ notice instead of the standard 14 days?
*. Can the landlord legally charge for the extra days taken to move out due to such short notice?
*. What is the acceptable timeframe for me to pay the outstanding bills, as it was not specified in my agreement?
Your guidance on these matters would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Sleem
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Feel free to modify it as needed.