Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Re: Landlord/ Tenant

I am very sorry to hear of your situation. Frankly, there is nothing you can do legally to prevent her from evicting you if she chooses not to work something out. I would just continue to try and work something out with her, or sadly you will need to start looking for a new place to live. Its a terrible situation, but unfortunately, the landlord is probably not in the business of charity, she is in the business of making money or, as with many landlords, just breaking even. While the situation is not fair to you, it is similarly not fair to the landlord to have to wait to get paid money they are owed. This is a situation where nobody wins. I am sorry I don't have any better advice for you, but there really isn't anything you can do to force the landlord to hold off collections. Have you spoken to the local housing authority, the City and/or local nonprofit organizations to get some assistance? I know here in San Clemente, we have a faith-based nonprofit that helps individuals, and if you lived in San Clemente, they might advance some of what you owe to the landlord and get it back once you are employed. I'd go talk to the City housing department, and ask if they, or a local nonprofit can help you out. Good luck.

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