Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Renters Rights

I moved in with a friend who had

already been living in an apartment

for a little over a year. Her ex-

roomate and I both had to pay $100

each to change the lease. Within the

first month they began to do re-

roofing which got all over my bed. I

called to report the mess and put in a

work order to have the 2 foot crack

in my bedroom ceiling fixed. Two

days later we received a 60 day

notice to terminate our month to

month lease. We moved out after 55

days but they never gave us a

specific reason for terminating our

lease. They never repaired the ceiling

and only gave us $35 back out of the

$1195. Is there anything we can do?


Asked on 7/24/08, 10:49 pm

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

Re: Renters Rights

Absolutely, you can file against the landlord in small claims for the lack of deposit return.

In this case, you also have the possibility of a retaliation. Also, it is possible to go for rent abatement.

It is important also to read the provisions in your lease regarding the 60 day notice, and the length of the new lease.

Assuming your facts are accurate, you have a very good chance to win a lawsuit.

This is probably too complex for you. You should retain a landlord tenant attorney. However, he/she cannot go to small claims court with you.

Good luck!.

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Answered on 7/25/08, 4:50 am


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