Am I owed rent?

[mysasa76]

What is the name of your state? CA

I live in Oakland, CA and was given a 30 day notice to be out by 5/18/07, I have called my landlord letting them know I'll be out 5/8/07, am I intitled to ask for the prorated rent from 5/9 to 5/18?

 

[Zigner]

What is the name of your state? CA

I live in Oakland, CA and was given a 30 day notice to be out by 5/18/07, I have called my landlord letting them know I'll be out 5/8/07, am I intitled to ask for the prorated rent from 5/9 to 5/18?

a: Nope.....

 

[CA LL]

Nope..not unless they re-rent the place (assuming you turn in keys on your move date) before the end of the notice period.

 

[Cvillecpm]

Unless you have given your notice IN WRITING...you will owe rent past the 18th. Calling your landlord is nice, but it is not a lawful notice to terminate your tenancy.

 

[Fl_renter]

Unless you have given your notice IN WRITING...you will owe rent past the 18th. Calling your landlord is nice, but it is not a lawful notice to terminate your tenancy.

Why would OP owe rent after the 18th if given notice to be out by the 18th?

 

[Hot Topic]

Why were you given a 30 day notice?

 

[mysasa76]

Because they are refinancing the property, and doing major improvements on the house, which means it won't be occupied for a few months.

 

[Cvillecpm]

If rennovations could start earlier I WOULD GIVE YOU YOUR PRO-RATED RENT BACK but I don't think they are required to do so.

 

[trishyj]

Sounds reasonable

Sounds reasonable to me. They gave you a date and you have to find someone else to live and don't want to wait until the last minute. And-you need that money for your new rent.

I am not sure if legally he/she is required to give it back to you, but I do think ethically they should (my opinion!). All you can do is ask-again it sounds to me like a totally reasonable question/request so don't be shy about asking.
Good luck!