Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

Unlawful Detainer
I was evicted last April 2008 for non-payment of rent (commercial lease). At that time, I still have $9,000 (security deposit) and owe the landlord $8,000. I returned the key and last week I received a certified mail from the landlord who's taking me to small claims court. On the contract, I had my mom co-signed. My question now is, will me and my mom split the claim or the eviction process terminated the lese contract already making me unliable for any charges? Thank you.

Asked on 8/21/08, 6:25 pm

Robert L. Bennett Law offices of Robert L. Bennett

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Re: Unlawful Detainer

Was that the first you heard from landlord? He should have itemized deduction(s) from deposit sooner.

However, you do not escape liability by being evicted, and landlord will try to collect from whoever has the most in funds (probably, Mom).

In no way are you and Mom off the hook.

Answered on 8/21/08, 6:54 pm

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