Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Damage to interior door

Break-in damage to 1st subtenant's bedroom door was noticed by subtenants on return home, along with dumped renter's jewelry box. Police came, no report was filed because "there was no evidence of break-in, and nothing taken". Doors and windows locked and intact.

Renter's 19yr old son has key, renter was not at home, now living with ex-wife. Second subtenant's friend observed loud argument by 1st subtenant and her boyfriend the nite before, and suspects that's when damage occurred.

All are now moving out, renter says it is not his responsibility to repair the door.

Help please. I have checked CA law California codes civil code section1812.620-1812.6491812.620

and feel that renter is responsible. I am the landlord for the property which belongs to my brother. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Also, the renter has informed subtenants that he will not return their security deposits unless he recieves his security deposit from me. He says he will charge them, if he is charged. 2nd subtenant's "lease" with renter states that she must leave her room in the condition found. There is no damage to her room. What do you make of this???

Thank you for your time and effort.

1 Answer from Attorneys

Related Questions & Answers

More Real Estate and Real Property questions and answers in California

Looking for something else?