Can a landlord in the State of California REQUIRE a person to pay rent on a month to month lease on or before the 1st of the month and IN the form of a money order only? We used to have till the third of each month by midnight, but now they say they will serve us with a 3 day pay or quit notice by the 2nd of the month and you MUST vacate by the 5th of the month if that happens. Can they DO that? I thought the process of the law was on the side of the renter and that seems VERY harsh to me. Serious answers only please, hopefully from an attorney in the State of California. Thank you.
2007-06-11 13:57:03 · 2 answers · asked by La_Liona 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I think there is a Nation wide 30 day eviction notice requirement. So that people have plenty of time to rectify their situation, and don't end up homeless.
2007-06-11 14:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by Paige 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are not on a signed lease contract, you ARE on the equivalent of a lease which lasts from month to month, under state law. Now that you comprehend that you DO have a lease, but one which is renewed monthly, you can also understand that the terms of this lease can be quickly changed, as long as the landlord provides one month's notice to you.
I agree that the landlord has implemented some very strict rules here, but it IS within his purview to do so.
2007-06-11 14:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋