I had an oral agreement with my Landlord that my last month rent would be taken out of my deposit, when it came time to move,now she has gone back on her word, is this legal in the State of California?
2006-10-27 15:31:30 · 7 answers · asked by D.S 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
and i have a witness
2006-10-27 15:53:29 · update #1
And its a Month to Month deal
2006-10-27 15:57:56 · update #2
I hope so, cause your asking this in marriage and divorce.
2006-10-27 15:34:51 · answer #1 · answered by OleMarbleEyes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I donut know about California rental laws however I would think that would be really hard to prove in a court of law.
You did not say whether you had a lease, if so the lease should spell out how the deposit will be used or dealt with at the end of the lease.
If it says that your deposit is just that a security deposit not to be used as last months rent then that is just what must happen.
The landlord can and probably will come after you and hold you liable to the terms of the lease.
2006-10-27 22:39:27 · answer #2 · answered by Crampy Grampy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An oral agreement is as good as the paper it is written on unless you have witnesses that are willing to go to court with you
2006-10-27 22:45:28 · answer #3 · answered by Jack C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An oral agreement is hard to prove because it is your word against your landlords.
2006-10-27 22:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by L@M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you moved out and didn't pay the last months rent, whats the big deal? You just won't get your security deposit back....
2006-10-27 22:50:41 · answer #5 · answered by LEO H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oral means nothing in a court of law. it has to be in writing period
2006-10-27 22:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by damaged110 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-27 22:37:13 · answer #7 · answered by Carey L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋