Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Skipping Out On A Lease

Signed a year lease on a home with a "friend" with the agreement we would both stick out the lease. Six months later the "friend" moves out without warning. I want to take this "friend" to small claims for the remaining six months rent on the house as I am a single parent with two children and can not make the rent comfortably on my own.


Asked on 10/09/00, 9:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Re: Skipping Out On A Lease

From the facts given, looks like you should win. Have all your proof ready to show in court; a written lease with 'friend's' signature should help a lot. Get small-claims advice from a self-help book and/or the county small-claims advisor. Be prepared for the technicalities of filing and service and for problems collecting your judgment.

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Answered on 11/05/00, 8:09 pm


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