Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

A year ago I helped my attorney get an apartment by co-signing as a guarantor. Stupid, I know. However, at the time I had faith in her and her finances. I later had to fire her as an attorney and now need to sue her to get my $5k retainer back (which assuredly has long since been comingled and spent). I tried to get out of being a guarantor on her lease and asked, to no avail for her to get a replacement co-signer or a roommate to assume the rental responsibility. It is clear that this was never done because I was just mailed a bill for $5200+ from her landlord. I never received any notices of late or non-payment of rent let alone notices of eviction. I was unaware that she, the tenant had even vacated the premises. It is clear that the landlord did not attempt to mitigate damages as they are now billing me for two months rent, damages to the apartment and attorney fees. Was the landlord required to provide me with notices of late and non-payments? Do I have any recourse other than paying the $5200+?

Asked on 7/18/14, 11:37 pm

Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

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I am curious as to what written agreements and notices were given to you by the attorney.

Answered on 7/25/14, 12:36 pm

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