Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Management company harrasment

I received from the management company, an envelope with the words FINAL nOTICE stamped all over the outside of the envelope. When I opened it, it was a three day notice stating I owed $1827.00. I took my records into their office and proved with my receipts they were wrong. In the mail 2 days later, I received a rent increase for $90.00. due in 30 days. This is the third rent increase I have received in one year. I aske them about this and their remark was ''we can do whatever we want. There are no rent control laws here in Sunland.'' I found the envelope very offensive with final notice on the outside. I also feel that a third rent increase in a year is not right. Please advise.


Asked on 5/27/06, 1:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

Re: Management company harrasment

If you are on a month-to-month basis and not in a rent-controlled area, the LL can increase your rent every 30 days upon proper notice. The question is whether or not the notice is defective. You say the $90 increase was due in 30 days. That notice is legal, however, a question remains whether or not you were properly served with it. Notices may be served personally, posted on your door, or mailed. It seems the LL has done everything consistent with existing law, and you are liable for the rent increase. My suggestion is to enter into a new lease with the LL. Good luck.

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Answered on 5/30/06, 11:28 am


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