Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: False advertisement vacation home

Technically, when something like a rental is not as advertised, but you accept it anyway because a last-minute change of plans was impractical, you would be entitled to a reduction in price based on the approximate lessened value to you. However, the value reduction from partial rather than complete landscaping might not amount to much in terms of dollars - money damages for disappointment or mental distress are not awarded in breach of contract cases (with rare exceptions probably not applicable here). So, unless the proprietor is willing to negotiate a rent reduction to keep you happy, it's probably not worth pursuing.