I rent out the condo I own, there is a lease that goes until September 2020, but the tenant wants to move out mid April. She stated she has back problems, her doctor told her to avoid stairs, and she can provide a doctor's note if needed. I verbally agreed that I would work with her and allow her to move out early and we have a move out date, but we have not signed anything. Can I withhold security deposit as back rent if the place remains vacant? How can I charge her for additional rent if it remains vacant? Does the coronavirus situation change anything?
If the tenant leaves early its a breach of contract. If the tenant has a valid medical excuse it is up to you as to whether you wish to pursue or not. You should not use the security deposit as back rent. It has to be dealt with an accounting pursuant to law. Review CCP 1950.5.
Civil Code of protection for Homeowners and Property Managers
What is the civil code that protects a Homeowner form a Property Manager mishandling the Property Managemnet agreement - ie: not supplying references of the possible Renter, credit check or and application to the Homeowner before the Property Manager decides it upon theirself to have the Rental agreement signed by the ''possible'' Renters?
I was born out of wedlock 73 years ago. my mom married 2 years later and I took his last name. I was never legally adopted but they claimed me as a dependent on their taxes. he was the only dad I knew. he died in 2000 and a sister of his died 3 years ago.. naming her siblings and offspring in her will. do I have any claim to a portion or am I SOL because I wasn't legally adopted.
Furnishing alcohol to a minor--Intent???
I was wondering if a lawyer would be wise for me. I was caught by a undercover sting for furnishing alcohol to a minor, while I was serving at a local rest. There were two individuals and I checked both ID's and noticed the one was not 21, but misread the other ID twice and served him. My question is that doesn't there need a criminal mindset of intent to commit this crime? Isn't this more of a simple mistake, since ID's were checked and service was refused to one individaul. How helpful could retatining a lawyer be for this matter?
