Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Re: real estate/ rental agreement

The refusal to accept the rent stated in the three day notice is a defense to any subsequent eviction/unlawful detainer case. See caltenantlaw.com

Re: real estate/ rental agreement

Did the manager receive the money order WITHIN THREE DAYS? If so, you can contest the eviction, but you will have to establish that the rent was tendered within the three days. Note, however, that unless you are in a rent-controlled area, or you have a long term lease which has not yet expired (not a month to month tenancy), the landlord can simply turn around and give you a sixty day notice to vacate anyway, and he does not need to have a reason.

Re: real estate/ rental agreement

No, the landlord cannot reject the rent within the three days, so long as all of the past-due rent was proferred. I'd suggest contacting a local attorney to see if you can stem an eviction, which will surely be the landlord's next step. If you are sued for an unlawful detainer, defend it on the basis that the rent was tendered and rejected.

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