We recently rented a home in California. The owner wanted to use 1 of the 3 garages for storage. We liked the home and weren't too happy about this deal but we wanted to move into a home from the temporary housing we were staying at with our cats. We signed the lease but now we really regret this deal. Does anyone know if the agreement we made on the lease was legal and how we can get the owner to move their stuff? We have a lot of posessions and need the space.
2007-08-04 19:08:35 · 3 answers · asked by angelicface_70 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
I AM NOT an attorney NOR am I an expert on CA real estate rental law. Apparently the owner “got one over on you”. You signed the lease. Is there a clause in that lease about the owner’s right to store his/her/their possessions in that 3rd garage?
IF there is, you’re locked in to that lease under the rent, terms and conditions you agreed to and signed for.
If there isn’t, there are some possibilities:
1] “Leave well enough alone”, “bite the bullet” and store your extra possessions at a storage facility.
I THINK this is “the path of least resistance”.
2] Send the owner a registered OR certified letter [I THINK its certified, but I’m not sure. You should check with
the local post office. An employee should be able to tell you which one.], requesting the immediate removal of
those possessions. You are paying 100% rent for 100% exclusive use of the property for that entire lease term.
3] In writing, request a rent adjustment for that percentage of the property the owner is not allowing you to use.
4] Consult a knowledgeable, competent, residential CA real estate attorney about how to possibly resolve the
situation.
In any event, you do not want to lose your temper or “raise the roof“. Its to your benefit to maintain a cool, calm, collected attitude.
Thank you for asking your question. You did a great job - not only for your information, but for every other person interested in reading a sensible answer - my answer.
TYVM!
I wish you well!
VTY,
Ron B.
2007-08-04 20:01:08 · answer #1 · answered by Ron Berue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the agreement you made was legal. You rented the entire premises EXCEPT for one garage. Neither landlord nor tenant can change the terms of the lease after it is signed, except by mutual bilateral agreement.
If you're that desperate for space, try to find a rental storage unit for a period of time.
2007-08-04 19:45:24 · answer #2 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless he held a gun to your head and forced you to sign the lease, it's perfectly legal. You agreed to it so now you're stuck with it. The time to object to the deal was BEFORE you signed.
Get a storage locker for your own stuff.
2007-08-04 20:16:18 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋