Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Property Management

1) I signed a contract with a property management company last November, and apparently they sent out notice in December that there would be change in terms. I never received that notice. It was just recently that I found charges on my monthly statement and questioned the fees. They sent me a copy of revised contract. Half of the contract has been revised/changed...and they were almost all added fees! I do not agree with these fees charged to me (since my original contract didn't have these fees), but the company is not willing waive it. Should we, owner and company, have to sign this new contract for it to be effective? What can I do?

2) The company secured a tenant and signed a one-year lease. But I specifically requested for a six-month lease and it was spelled out on the company website. The tenant has not moved in, and I have requested for the company to correct the contract. They are refusing to do so because they said the contract has been executed. I do not want to be trapped into this one-year lease because I want to be able to sell the home during spring/summer next year. What can I do?


Asked on 10/11/07, 1:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

Re: Property Management

Parts of your facts are confusing, and I cannot answer.

In general, both sides need to sign a contract for it to be binding. You will need to look over the original contract and make sure there are no provisions that allow the company to change the "rules" without your agreement.

Who is "owner"?

"The company secured a tenant, and signed a one-year lease". What tenant? Who has not moved in? Where are they moving ?

What home are you talking about?

Please give me clearer facts, and resubmit.

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Answered on 10/11/07, 9:16 am


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