Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Tenant gets aggressive,skips out and claims constructive eviction

Rented a room to a foreigner who turned out to be here working illegally.He represented himself as a professional securing status here.I found out after he moved in that he was working under the table.His personality after moving in was very unstable,angry one minute and happy the next.I caught him snooping in personal files on my computer after telling my colleague he was an ''expert hacker''.He ''lost'' his job 2 weeks later and told me he had to leave the country.I advised that he was responsible for rent he agreed to pay under the month to month agreement.He threw a fit and started acting aggressive and intimidating.At that time I told him I would need to check his id,which he was supposed to supply after moving in(said it was at the embassy)His behavior made me nervous as I'm a petite female.I called the police,when he heard I had called the police he packed up his stuff and asked if I would''let him leave''.I said as long as you understand you are leaving at your own discretion.He said yes and left.2 weeks later I get a letter demanding monies for 2 weeks rent and his deposit(half a months rent)accusing me of ''wrongful constructive eviction'' and discrimination/harrassment based on on national origin.Unbelieveable,help!


Asked on 11/04/05, 4:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Tenant gets aggressive,skips out and claims constructive eviction

under the circumstances, you should simply ignore this "demand letter". If you are served a small claims complaint thereafter, simply counter claim against this individual. if you would like further assistance, i.e. a legal response and counter-claim to this demand letter you received, etc....contact us today.

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Answered on 11/04/05, 4:59 pm


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