Discussion Eviction after suicide attempt?

[Someone123]

If a person is renting one concern is that a failed attempt can lead to eviction- I'm not sure if this is legal but it seems like a risk- some landlords want to evict someone who attempts suicide whether it is legal or not, and some have. How much of a risk is this for renters?

 

[Depressed_Kettle]

I guess it depends where you live and who your landlord is. It would also depend on the circumstances.

If you live in a country with a stronger emphasis on helping those with mental health, you have a greater chance of not being evicted.

If your landlord is nice or empathetic, you would have a greater chance to not be evicted.

If you are living with other people who may be disturbed by your attempt such as kids, you might be evicted as to not cause any undue stress to them.

It depends on how much commotion it causes. If it's handled discreetly then the risk of being evicted goes down. If police and ambulance are involved and it is dragged on then of course the risk of eviction goes up.

Another thing to note is if you get hospitalized and are unable to pay rent you could very well get evicted too.

I'm not an expert by any means though so don't take my words to heart. This is just some of my thoughts on the matter.

 

[odradek]

Depending on where you live, I don't think it's legal for a landlord to evict you for a suicide attempt. As long as you are paying your rent and are not in violation of any other rules your landlord may have, you should be fine. This would be a pretty cold reaction on a landlord's part tbh.

I did find a few stories of students being evicted from school housing after an attempt:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/university-of-alberta-suicide-residence-1.4996649

18-year-old evicted from Utah County student housing after landlord says her suicidal thoughts were a breach of contract

<i><b>Editor’s note: </b></i><i>This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is at risk of self-harm, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24-hour support at 1-800-273-8255.</i>

www.sltrib.com

But this seems to be an outlier rather than any kind of norm. So unless you are living in student housing currently, this outcome seems very unlikely. Unjustified evictions are very illegal, again, depending on where you live.

 

[Dot]

If a person is renting one concern is that a failed attempt can lead to eviction- I'm not sure if this is legal but it seems like a risk- some landlords want to evict someone who attempts suicide whether it is legal or not, and some have. How much of a risk is this for renters?

Cld depend method eg if CO & risk nearby residents or damage property.

Personally would be evict as supported housing w/ residents.

 

[Someone123]

Cld depend method eg if CO & risk nearby residents or damage property.

Personally would be evict as supported housing w/ residents.

That makes sense but SN or hanging hopefully wouldn't be an issue.

 

[TriggerHappy]

...my thinking is the landlord's gonna struggle leasing to someone after theres been a 'difficult' death in apartment : think its mandatory to inform new tenants (I know it is if they're selling the property it affects resale value) - I live on an isolated farm, but couldn't ctb on premises :: people would think its haunted or something equally ridiculous :: people are superstitious, I imagine that for everywhere...?

 

[NearlyIrrelevantCake]

I had it happen to me.

Was renting a room in an old lady's basement. Got taken to hospital after a CTB attempt. When I was released, I went home and she evicted me. Didn't want the neighbors gossiping, blah blah. Selfish woman.

 

[TriggerHappy]

I had it happen to me.

Was renting a room in an old lady's basement. Got taken to hospital after a CTB attempt. When I was released, I went home and she evicted me. Didn't want the neighbors gossiping, blah blah. Selfish woman.

mmm, that sounds about right :: when someone's going thru difficult stuff - let's not ask how we can help, or even drop off non-committal token biscuits; let's evict them and remove whatever security / safety they've known

...let's go visit and really give the old ladies sumthing to really gossip about ::

 

[8evergo]

i don't know in which country you live most free countries you always have to take a lawyer because you have rights regardless of whether you like the tenant or not

 

[mandyjohnuk]

If it's in the UK and you have not broken any conditions within your tenancy then it's not legal Unless it's written in the the tenancy agreement No Suicide Attempts. If it is then you have to be given 6 month's notice to quit. Still even after this date you can remain within the property. The landlord / Lady would then have to go to court seek a possession order. This will also take time.

 

[8evergo]

Yes, that's right

 

[BeansOfRequirement]

Even if it's not legal, I'm guessing the LORD can make some shit up and evict you for that instead.

 

[YourNeighbor]

What does your lease agreement say? I can't imagine any jurisdiction has a law that provides a suicide attempt is grounds for eviction. To the contrary, eviction may be prohibited in many jurisdictions if based on the health of the tenant. Read your lease agreement and check your landlord-tenant laws.

Of course, there can be a difference between "what is legal" and "what can a landlord get away with."

 

[8evergo]

has everything to do with the contract that is written there not to forget why you were in the hospital and because of what you are not allowed to pass on, your miter cannot prove it in our countries it is called data protection only you and your doctor know why you became thrapie in hospital