Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Tenant called manager at apartment complex once and did not state any type of emergency. Knew she was home saw her car and did not go over to her apartment downstairs to let her know. 5 hours went by and she did not call him back because she does not work weekends. Family time for her. He went to home depot got parts and fixed it himself and is now deducting from his rent. How do I proceed with him.


Asked on 2/01/17, 1:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Issue a 3-day notice to pay or quit. Proceed with an unlawful detainer if he does not pay. Of course, on the other hand, if the repair is sound, and it would have cost close to the same to get the repair done by your manager or someone she would have called in, what's the point of fighting about it? Clarify that it won't be allowed again and move on.

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Answered on 2/01/17, 1:53 pm


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