Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Renters rights
Is there a California law that will enable us to get a reduced rent for showing the house we are renting? The owner has the house for sale, and expects us to show it to as many people as are interested (with notice).
Thank you
Asked on 1/02/03, 2:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koenen
Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.
Re: Renters rights
Therre is no such law. However, you can demand appropriate notice to show the proprty, which is normally 24 hours. You might want to tell him that if he wants you to be more flexible, that he should reduce the rent.
If you have a lease, the new owner cannot force you to move prior to the end of the lease, unless it specifies that the lease terminates on sale in your lease.
Answered on 1/02/03, 3:20 pm