Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

I sent a certified letter to my landlord proposing compensation for personal items he refuses to remove from my rental property. He has not picked up the letter and it asks him for a written response by 10/27. If he does not pick up the letter from the post office (they left him a notice on 10/16), what are my options? Can I proceed with not paying my rent based on the compensation I proposed in the letter? Do I re-send the letter certified mail? Do I hand deliver the letter? Do I have a third party deliver the letter? Thank you so much for any assistance you can offer!!!!


Asked on 10/23/14, 9:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

The fact that the landlord has personal items on the premises that you are renting does not entitle you to a rent deduction. That is an extreme remedy which is used in situations of the uninhabitability of the premises.

I suggest you take your lease to an attorney and get a consultation on whether or not you have a case against the landlord for trespass.

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Answered on 10/23/14, 11:15 am


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