Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

In replies to my answer regarding my lease. My lease is up December. I'm going to move with in the 30 day notice, I'm honestly tired of all the harassment I've been recieving.. But while I'm still packing he keep texting me tell me he is sending termite inspector to spray, people to patch, ect. while I'm still here, and if I'm not here he will let them in. He knows my son has lung disease. My son is disable. I have til September 15 to be out. Can I stop them from harassing me til I move out. I'm to the point where I'm crying everyday and vomiting from the stress. My blood pressure has been on a continued rise since the unexpected 30 day notice. I just want to finish getting out of this house in these last 12 days in peace.. and I feel like they are trying to force me out quicker demanding to come do work they obligated theirself to do to seal the deal on sale.. the 30 day notice was give August 16th once the house entered escrow. Landlord told me he'd keep me in loop if any deals were being made so I wouldn't be left without a home which he didnt.. I have kept every text to show how he has harassed me n my family through out the showings of this house and how he even threatened my daughter..and how I'm being harassed now.

What do I do? Is there anyone I can see that you know of for free advice. All my money is tied up trying to find a home between now and the 15th.

I'm scared for my family it's me, my 4 kids and 3 Grandbabies..

Thank you


Asked on 9/03/16, 9:32 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Wow. Especially if you have a written agreement that provides for attorney's fees, I'm reasonably certain a tenant's attorney can help you and might not even charge you. (Also see if there are tenant organizations in your area.) You're entitled to quiet enjoyment of your residence. Landlord is not only breaching the agreement but is intentionally causing emotional distress and could be subject to punitive damages. If you can't find a tenants' attorney in your community, call the county bar association for a referral. Also, depending on how long you've lived there, he might have to give you a 60-day notice. Finally, since the agreement expires in December, you may stay until then, unless you agree to a financial incentive for you to move. A new owner would acquire you as a tenant until the rental agreement expires.

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Answered on 9/03/16, 9:54 am


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