Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
Residential Lease Termination
I occupy a leased apartment in
Laguna Niguel, Califorina. I signed 30
day notice to vacate by 5/1/07. The
term of the lease is finished on that
date. I found out that my new
apartment will now be ready to move
in until 5/7/07. The apartment
manager says that they already
rented the apartment I currently live
in and will change the locks and
charge me for the removal of my
property if I don't vacate by 5/1/07.
Are they within their rights to make
me move if I don't have anywhere to
move yet?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Residential Lease Termination
They are within their "right" to do so, however perhaps you are looking at this from the wring direction. Did you sign a lease to move into the new place on 5/1? If so, you should work with the new landlord to arrange and perhaps pay for alternative arrangements. Sometimes a quick letter from a lawyer will help things along. Feel free to contact me to discuss further. 877*201*8728 or [email protected]
-Bryan