What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
We are first time landlord and seeking advice on the landlord right. We rented our house to this couple who agreed to sign a 2 years lease. After move in, they had a complaint on pet damage in 2 rooms downstair. We did try to accommodate them by sending a carpet cleaner to shampoos and treat the areas but that didn't work according to them. They wanted us to change the carpet. Since the house is less then 3 years new, we felt the carpet is still in excellence condition and only agreed to change the padding. However, we did verbally told that if they are not satisfied with the padding change, we are willing to relase them from the lease since we don't like to deal with demanding tenant. Two days after that conversation, our tenant told us that they are moving out in 4 days. We have asked for writing notice but they refused to provide. They also wanted their deposit back before move out but we didn't give in.
My questions are below.
Even though we gave them the verbal agreement on releasing the lease, (1) Are they required to provide us 30 days notice in writing? (2) Are they entitled for a refund of prepaid rent since March rent was paid in full and they moved out on 3/14 or can we use the prepaid rent for the loss of rent until we find new tenant. (3) Basically, are they breaking the lease since we didn't sign the release form yet?
Your help and advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
We are first time landlord and seeking advice on the landlord right. We rented our house to this couple who agreed to sign a 2 years lease. After move in, they had a complaint on pet damage in 2 rooms downstair. We did try to accommodate them by sending a carpet cleaner to shampoos and treat the areas but that didn't work according to them. They wanted us to change the carpet. Since the house is less then 3 years new, we felt the carpet is still in excellence condition and only agreed to change the padding. However, we did verbally told that if they are not satisfied with the padding change, we are willing to relase them from the lease since we don't like to deal with demanding tenant. Two days after that conversation, our tenant told us that they are moving out in 4 days. We have asked for writing notice but they refused to provide. They also wanted their deposit back before move out but we didn't give in.
My questions are below.
Even though we gave them the verbal agreement on releasing the lease, (1) Are they required to provide us 30 days notice in writing? (2) Are they entitled for a refund of prepaid rent since March rent was paid in full and they moved out on 3/14 or can we use the prepaid rent for the loss of rent until we find new tenant. (3) Basically, are they breaking the lease since we didn't sign the release form yet?
Your help and advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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