California. My 20 year old son entered into a lease Sept 2006. I signed as guarantor. His roomate also signed the lease. She has decent employment and proved she can pay rent. the lease showed accuratley that she is a minor (17 yrs old). Things fell apart and she announced she is moving out. When her Mom got involved and pointed out her minor staus, the landlord agreed she is not bound by the lease. I, as guarantor, am stuck with exposure to lease-ending obligations. While her Mom paid half the $1500 early lease termination penalty, the girl is refusing the pay the 30 days rent which is required at lease breaking. The girls dog has ruined the carpet. While her Mom has told me she will cover any needed carpet expenses, I am nervous since I am being stuck for half the 30 days rent.
I have one possible relief area- please tell me if I can use it. My son and I signed the lease 9/13/06. The girl and the landlord signed on 9/16/06 (I have copies of both versions). The landlord wrote in that they had signed on the 13th (9/13/06). She did not do this, she signed with the girl on 9/16/06. Do I have a chance at any relief since the landlord falsely represented the date she signed? Thanks!
I have one possible relief area- please tell me if I can use it. My son and I signed the lease 9/13/06. The girl and the landlord signed on 9/16/06 (I have copies of both versions). The landlord wrote in that they had signed on the 13th (9/13/06). She did not do this, she signed with the girl on 9/16/06. Do I have a chance at any relief since the landlord falsely represented the date she signed? Thanks!
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