What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Two weeks before my lease ends, I called to request some sort of a pro-rated bill for next month's rent. The agent asked if I had submitted a 30-day notice. I was not informed that a 30-day notice was required. The agent claims that I am now "rent responsible" for 12 days past my lease end date. Is there any way I can dispute this because I have never received a copy of my lease?
The lease was a short-term 3 month lease. I've payed rent on time. I found out that it is required by CA law for landlords to provide a copy of the lease. I also found out that it is required by CA law for tenants to give 30-day notice (not sure if this applies to 3-month leases though). Will these cancel out in a small claims court?
Thanks for your feedback.
EDIT: I also have been reading that if your landlord fails to furnish a copy of the lease, your lease defaults to a month-to-month lease. Is this grounds for not paying the extra 12 days?
Two weeks before my lease ends, I called to request some sort of a pro-rated bill for next month's rent. The agent asked if I had submitted a 30-day notice. I was not informed that a 30-day notice was required. The agent claims that I am now "rent responsible" for 12 days past my lease end date. Is there any way I can dispute this because I have never received a copy of my lease?
The lease was a short-term 3 month lease. I've payed rent on time. I found out that it is required by CA law for landlords to provide a copy of the lease. I also found out that it is required by CA law for tenants to give 30-day notice (not sure if this applies to 3-month leases though). Will these cancel out in a small claims court?
Thanks for your feedback.
EDIT: I also have been reading that if your landlord fails to furnish a copy of the lease, your lease defaults to a month-to-month lease. Is this grounds for not paying the extra 12 days?
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