Do I have any rights from a random 30 day eviction?

Hello everyone at Fluther,

My roomate recently and randomly gave me a 30 day notice to move out on February 4th.

I am not on the lease. Me and my friend (or used to be friend) talked about me being on the lease when I first moved in but we didn’t go through with that. I have been living here for 5 months and always pay rent on time.

My roomate has evicted the last 2 other people as well who have lived here before me. Ever since I’ve moved in she’s done nothing but constantly complain. In one instance she was even caught stealing and throwing away our other roomate’s mail…... Then she threatened suicide…...

2 days before I received this eviction notice she writes me a note saying how much she appreciate and adores me. She told me thank you for paying rent on time and for helping with her dog Teddy.

Then 2 days later she randomly gives me an eviction notice? With absolutely no grounds?! How is it possible for her to do this- especially a friend- and with no grounds? I am the the perfect tenant in that I always pay rent on time, clean up after myself, no loud noises, respectful, etc. I was planning on going to school in February too which must be on hold now because my efforts and finances will be towards moving….

My question is do I have any rights at all? This is a huge inconvenience for me, mental anguish and a wrongful eviction.

I have never been evicted in my entire life. I have always paid rent on time as well. I’ve been a good roomate and friend to her. I went to the manager and she didn’t even know I was living her. She had no clue of the other roomates as well. She basically told me that there was nothing she could do.

I am already looking for a place but I don’t feel like this is right of her to do. Is there any way I can ask for my rent back? Or ask her to give me money to move? Or what if I just stay? All my friends have told me to ask her for money to move out. I don’t know whether I should just bite my tongue and move out??? This doesn’t make any sense to me. I feel angry and completely betrayed by her.

The reasoning for the eviction – in a letter she wrote – was because her finally flew into town…?? and that they are going to move to the beach together… ? Even though she told me she’s broke and doesn’t have a lot of money…..??? She has the right to kick me out for any reason?

I am staying calm in this situation and just want advice. I do feel hurt but I am staying logical.