Our landlord [Mr. G] has been showing our apartment for almost 4 weeks now and its driving us nuts.
About 3 weeks ago he told my husband to rearrange some stuff in our place. When my husband pointed out some flaws and that this place wasn't that great, the Mr G said he wanted to hang a picture [over an existing crack in the wall].
When he came (not to show it) my husband wouldn't let him in and then the jerk [Mr G]kicked him in the gonads. My husband called the police and the cop told Mr G that he had no business telling us how to live in the space that we had paid for.
He calls 4 and 5 times a week [24 hours in advance, like he is supposed to, according to California law] But he says he is having an 'open house' from 8 am to 6 pm, at least twice a week. Then he traipses thru here abo
A few days ago, he threatened us with a 3 day notice of eviction because we left dirty dishes on the counter [no dishwasher] saying we violated a section in the lease [which is incorrect].
2007-08-05 16:21:13 · 6 answers · asked by Ravenfeather 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Do we have any recourse?
Its not our problem that he can't rent this dump!
Thanks!
2007-08-05 16:22:42 · update #1
We have a place to move which is not available for another 2 weeks.
2007-08-05 16:39:23 · update #2
You probably do have recourse. Go see an attorney. Without one, you can't do anything.
2007-08-05 16:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best resource I found was the landlord tenant handbook. You can find situations in there to help guide you in the right direction. Sounds like he is within his rights but just a big jerk. Did you press charges for him assaulting your husband? You should! And his measly threats of getting a 3 day eviction are bogus. He cannot do that without extreme and good cause. Good luck and I hope you find a better place to live soon!
2007-08-05 23:27:39 · answer #2 · answered by jobie023 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your rental agreement, if he's violating it, then consult a lawyer. If your next place is available in 2 weeks, grin n bear it then say good riddance. If he assults your husband again call the cops.
2007-08-06 07:30:50 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a protective order placed against him to be in effect until you move out of the house. and dont miss a rent payment.
2007-08-05 23:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Change the locks and send him written notice he cannot enter your residence that you have a leasehold right to without prior permission, and that he cannot "show" the property to someone else while you are still in it.
2007-08-05 23:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
move
2007-08-05 23:30:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋