Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
property managements liability in return of security deposits
I recently have had problems with a property management company Property Management Experts of stockton Ca. They breached their contract, when I informed them they were in breach they imeadiatly canceled their service my tennant had moved out mostly due to this firms failure to manage the property. Property Management Experts held the security deposit past the 21 day legal limit, dispite my efforts to get this taken care of in a timely manner, and then returned only a portion of the deposit saying that there were insuficient funds in my account,leaving me holding the bag for 330 dollars and receiving nothing for the damages done to my property. so a; are they liable for their mistake and b; do I have any recourse against them
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: property managements liability in return of security deposits
Sounds like you have a negligence and/or breach of contract claim. Gather all your evidence and take them to small claims court.
Good luck.
Re: property managements liability in return of security deposits
Your question is totally ambiguous and, while very long, devoid of proper fax able to answer. My immediate advices go see an attorney who is an expert in real estate law. Based upon proper questions and answers to those questions he/she can then give you all the alternatives and advice applicable to whether or not there was an actual breach of contract or negligence on the part of the property management firm. Bringing your contract with you to the interview. They must be able to read the contract to be able to properly tell you whether or not there is a breach of contract by either of you.I have been practicing law in the San Francisco Bay area for approximately 35 years and expert in the area in the category in which your question is placed. I feel I can help you in this matter and if you wish to consult with me please contact me at 925-945- 6000.
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