I recently moved to SF and i am not sure what are the legal rights for a tenant in CA.
But I recently found a place and was afraid is a little to rough area to live and ask the landlord and she say is safe and no worry if I am careful about, therefore I sign the lease and paid $2300 security deposit.
later on I learn that there is shooting and crime in the neighborhood 2 weeks ago and this really scared me. Therefore, within 24 hours I call and email my landlord that I would like to cancel it.
She mention that , in this case she will take the security deposit of $2300 that i gave her earlier on.
Anyone know what is the best solution or the actual law for a tenant in SF?
2007-06-28 03:28:02 · 2 answers · asked by elsakawai 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You placed a deposit on a place and signed a lease. Legally you are bound for the entire term of the lease, at least until the LL can place a new tenant. If she's letting you off the hook for just the security deposit, you're getting off cheaply. Count your blessings.
The fact that there was a shooting in the neighborhood 2 weeks ago doesn't mean much all by itself. Most shooting victims know their shooter, and many of them are actually related to the shooter. You are likely to encounter this type of thing in any major city in the US. Sadly it's not all that uncommon.
2007-06-28 03:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you'd have to look over your lease and see if she has broken any part of the contract. Take it to a lawyer if you need help. If there's no way out, just pay out the year.
Good luck!
2007-06-28 10:35:28 · answer #2 · answered by seaelven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋