Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California
roommate asked to leave
I've a contract with my roommate, whom is not on the apartment lease, that lists all expectations, including being responsible for the actions of guests. In the space of two weeks her guests solicited and used drugs in the complex, stole items of mine, and caused numerous complaints from other tenants. I have asked the roommate to leave, giving 30 days notice. This person is not paying rent during the 30 days, no contributing to the utilities. Roomate is refusing to sign a termination of contract letter, so the notice is only verbal. Will that be a problem? The complex manager has informed me that if I do not do something about the situation, I will be given notice for the actions of my guest (the roommate)
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: roommate asked to leave
You would be better served by discussing this with manager and having landlord evict your roommate.
Some Small Claims judges would consider acceptable a lawsuit on the contract, but it is better to evict. She does not have to be a signee on lease for an eviction from landlord/prop. manager.
What might work better is to write a certified letter, demanding that she vacate. Even better than that, is to have an attorney write her, demanding that she vacate.
If you need more, please feel free to e-mail, or call, my office.
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