Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Renters
My name is--name removed-- I have been my apparment for 3 months now. When i signed my lease aggerment i didnt have a dog. I recently got one and didnt notify my managers. I asumed it was ok, due to they have one my nebriours do and apt.#6 have a cat. My dog is 2.7lbs and is house tranned. She states she did tell us and i cant rember if she did or not, but in my aggremnet doesnt state i cant have one? What should be my next step?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Renters
Offer the landlord a "pet deposit." I assume your lease is for a year. If there were to be no pets, it should have been in the lease or in written rules. Landlord might be out of luck if she tries to evict.
Re: Renters
While I almost never disagree with Mr. Cohen, I would not offer anything.
The next move is not yours, but is the landlord's.
Let us know what happens.