Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Roomate split-up

Brief history:

May 1 agree to six month lease along with two roommates (one was fiancee) extending through October 31.

Problem:

Sunday Aug. 29 while out wife and I were out of town, roommate moved out, three months before end of lease. Roommate also had phone disconnected (was in her name) without notice. I was expecting call from EDD in refference to unemployment claim, without phone call never came. I had also just sent out a dozen resumes with the disconnected number. Also, I do not know where roommate moved to.

I'm considering small claims court suit for last three months + legal costs. Do I have a case? Also, what can I do about the harm that her disconnecting the phone may have caused my claim and job hunt?


Asked on 8/30/99, 9:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: Roomate split-up

I dont think there is any legal obligation for the roommate to maintain a phone for YOUR use. If you used someone elses number I think you do so at your own risk.

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Answered on 9/01/99, 12:38 am


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