Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

Can I be sued for unpaid rents after I moved out if I never had a signed rental agreement. only verbal agreement with owner and verbal agreement ot move out.


Asked on 8/31/09, 3:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Larry L. Doan Law Office of Larry L. Doan

Yes, if the owner can prove in court that the two of you had a valid agreement even though it was verbal, and the term of the lease was less than one year, say, six months, and you moved out before the end of that term. If he claims the lease was a year or more, then he will lose because such an agreement has to be in writing.

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Answered on 9/01/09, 7:27 pm


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