Landlord Question and Answer Forum

Forum / Move-Out & Eviction / California Landlord needs help

I have a tenant that gave 30day notice via text on 8/22, I told her repeatatly that she needed to do it in writing. After dozens of texts from her, blasting me with HER RIGHTS, I received written notice in the mail today. Postmarked the 2nd. Now she says shes not paying rent, to take it out of her security deposit?? I don't ant to do that, in case my home is not in order?? Can some one help me!

Alexis R, CA on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

RE: California Landlord needs help

In most leases it is stated that a tenant cannot ask to use the security as a deposit. You can let her know if that is stated and legally she has to pay and you will go after her for the prorated amount due. The security deposit should be used for damages. Now you could send her a notice saying that if all of the house is in good order and you do not need to use the security for repairs then you will deduct from that. Just be sure to have an open channel of communication.

Posted by Derrick D, PA on Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Return to the Move-Out & Eviction Forum

Read related Move-Out & Eviction Articles

Documents related to this forum

Articles related to this forum

How Does Eviction Work?
Posted July 10, 2017 Reader Rating:
When You Have to Evict Birds
Posted May 25, 2017 Reader Rating:
Get Ready to Evict Your Tenant
Posted May 15, 2017 Reader Rating:
Why Does Eviction Take So Long?
Posted December 13, 2016 Reader Rating:

Highest Rated Discussions
mid month notice to leave Author: Beverly S, NC Updated: 03/28/2016 Rating:
Tenant has not paid rent this month but is requesting repairs Author: Emmett J, GA Updated: 03/03/2016 Rating:
Must I give 60 day notice or may I do a 30 day notice. Author: Howard P, CA Updated: 09/06/2018 Rating:
Eviction in Arizona Author: Laura D, AZ Updated: 06/29/2011 Rating:
Extreme Problem Tenants and I Need Serious Help Author: Kimberly B, NC Updated: 11/15/2012 Rating:

The forum is completely free to anyone! If you wish to post a message, you must log in. If you are not registered already, Join today to create a free account!

Any comments and opinions that are expressed by the users of this forum are solely those of the authors, and have not been reviewed or approved by ezLandlordForms.