Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

I apologize in advance for this very lengthy question. I'm a 34 y/o single male living in a 1400 sq 3bd 2 bath home in Vallejo, CA. I rented a room from the original owner (& my best friend) on a month to month basis from June 2007 till now. There had been 4 people (three renters + orig. owner) living here consistently until two roommates broke their lease in Sept. 2010, and my best friend & original owner, died of pneumonia in Oct. 2010. Ive lived here alone since then. The house was foreclosed upon and in mid June the trustee, (Ndex West LLC) sent a surveyor to post the auction notice (set for June 30th) on the door. Up till then they thought the home was vacant. I recently lost my part time job, and am very concerned because I just started the unemployment process, and have no funds for gas/electric service set to be shut off in a few days. I never initiated contact with the trustee in fear of expediting the eviction process, and because I haven't made rent payments to anyone since last Oct. In lieu of the foreclosure situation, is there any fed or local subsidy to help keep my power on? Thanks.


Asked on 7/06/11, 8:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

Since the auction has occurred there is a new owner, which might be the original lender. You are still considered a tenant and until they complete eviction procedures against you they probably must maintain the utilities. They may also offer you key money for you to leave by a certain date instead of having to evict you. was there ever a probating of your friend's estate?

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Answered on 7/06/11, 8:59 pm


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