Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

landlord and management company

The management company for my rental property verbally exploded after I complained about several items like leaving the property unlocked for days, not documenting when the exiting tenant returned the keys in order to start the clock on the 21 days required by law to send back the security deposit, and turning off the electricity without notice when I have a closed running fridge and landscape on electrical timers. So on the spot, they chose to end our managment agreement without notice. This morning I mailed payment of their 8/28 invoice and informed them that my friend in California would pick up the keys. This afternoon they e-mailed that they will not release my keys, garage door openers, or the Association common area keys unless I overnight them a check for the 8/28 invoice. I have always paid their monthly invoices on time. Can they legally hold my keys?


Asked on 9/09/08, 1:26 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Pinette Law Office of Richard Pinette, APLC

Re: landlord and management company

It depends on your management agreement. I assume there is a written agreement. I would recommend you look at the termination provisions in your management agreement.

Aside from that, have they received your 8/28 payment? Is this issue moot?

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Answered on 9/09/08, 1:40 pm


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