can you get out of your lease if your disabled in california?
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I don't' have an answer but I do have a source for you to search it. Go here:\n\nhttp://www.dca.ca.gov/legal/landlordbook\n\nAll of the laws are there in regards to this. Scroll down on the page and an on-line handbook is available. Good luck.
594707
Ignore those first two comments.  Those people don't know what they're talking about.  I don't know what the laws are in your state but I have a general idea.  I am a California lawyer who practices landlord/tenant law.  While the laws in your state will be somewhat different, the general thrust of the laws will more than likely be the same.\n\nFirst of all, DO NOT change the locks.  Self-help is more than likely not allowed in your state.  I can't imagine a single state that would allow that remedy.  If you go that route, you're looking at getting your butt sued.\n\nSecond, don't bother with the county prosecutor.  The prosecutor or District Attorney only cares about criminal acts.  Yours is a civil dispute.\n\nCheck out the website for your local county court.  Many counties have self-help sections for landlords.  Or, go to the county court clerk's office and see if they offer any free legal clinics or any self-help resources for landlords.  Third, go to your local bookstore.  I guarantee that they will have a number of books on how a landlord can evict people in your area.\n\nChances are that the very first thing you need to do is post a notice on your tenant's door to pay rent or quit.  In California, it is a 3 day notice.  \n\nIf you've never done this before, it may be worthwhile to talk to a laywer in your area who specializes in landlord/tenant disputes.  Go to www.martindale.com for a listing of landlord/tenant attorneys in your area.  If you move quickly, you can get your tenant evicted in 30 days or less.  \n\nGood luck.
317227
I would think that you have a good case to bring forth, but living in a mobile home park myself (in California) if your park is owned by a major corporation (such as ours) I don't know if you would have too much luck without taking a legal stance.  We, ourselves, are going through it with rent control issues (our park has raised our space rent $200 in the last 3 yrs) and it is terrible for seniors.  Prayers go out to you in Florida =)
817110
Hello,\n\nWell, I am not sure if it is the owner's responisibilty to disclose this information. Maybe it is up to you to ask all these questions.\n\nI searched under California Coastal Rental Disclosures and could not find anything at all. Not even somthing about PETS having to come in or out of the home. \n\nI would recommend you contact the BBB either online or on the phone about this issue.\n\nSorry. Sorry your 2.5 month old baby was bit. I would not be happy at all.\n\nHope this helps you.............................................   :-(
815605
Despite the myths, there is no law that allows you out of a lease if you change your mind in three days.  See if they can move you to a larger apartment. Good luck.
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First do not tell your prospective landlord about your condition to prevent discrimination.Check with your local YMCA they rent rooms.Also there should be apartment complexes for disabled people that charge you according to your income.Also you may qualify for free housing.Check with your local govt for those options.Bless you and Good Luck Also try your chamber of commerce for assistance
660686
I'm sorry to hear of your predicament.  One good thing is that your landlord cannot immediately evict you.  Contact different assistance providers in your area, including the government.  Good luck to you.
686079
I was stuck in a similar situation once.  Legally, it really depends on the state.  My situation was in California and I got the shaft in the end.  Most rentals won't let you sublet/sublease (you find someone else to take it over while you are still on the lease and you act as middle-man) and there is usually a clause in your agreement that shows the prohibition of sublet/sublease.\n\nBasically, check with the landlord.  He/she might be understanding, but realize that they don't have to be.  There may be a clause that allows you to exit out for a large fee (usually equivelant of one to two months rent).  If you can't sublease, the landlord isn't willing to work with you, and there isn't an early out clause, you are legally bound to the lease until its end.  That's why it's a contract that you've legally signed.\n\nDon't mean to sound harsh.  I'm sympathetic to your situation.  However, there are legalities involved and the landlord should not be punished for problems that aren't theirs.
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Hi I m from Good old SA, your Landlord is not allowed to terminate your lease because you had a frying pan in your room as long as you did not have a stove in the room which you where using he/she can do jack shit too you if he /she wants to dispute it you can contact the Department of housing who will look into the matter, there number is 011 355 4000 webpage www.housing.qpq.gov.za
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Generally, any lease has a section in it that states the owner can make any changes to your lease with notice.  Some require you to sign, others only require that the owner present you with the addendum.\n\nIf you have the first option, and don't sign the addendum, they can evict you with a minimum amount of notice.  For instance, in  LA County, you can be evicted in 3 days unless you live in protected areas (ie, Santa Monica, etc).  The second means they can tow you if you don't go pick up that parking tag, and you'd be responsible for all the fines, etc that go along with them towing you.\n\nRead your current lease very carefully.  And start searching for a new apartment.
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If you look through the California Code of Regulations, which outline many different topics, but focusing just on what you were asking, which was regarding Landlord/Tenant relationships, it outlines California State law, and what you can and cannot do as a Landlord, and what you can and cannot do as a lessee.\n\nI would go to weblinks.westlaw.com where you can browse through all of the codes by title for the state of California. I would say that Title 2, Title 4, Title 19 and Title 25 are the ones that you will find the most information about your specific question which was eviction.\n\nUnder Title 25, Division 2 which is the California Housing Finance Agency, look for Chapter 2, Article 4 which is the Tenancy Standards and Procedures.\n\nUnder Sect. 11406 it describes in detail the Eviction hearing process for the State of California.\n\n\nI hope that this helps you!!\n\nLindsay
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I can only suggest seeing a lawyer if they do not want to let you out of the lease.  Have you given your landlord some type of documentation from your doctor stating the problem?  Depending on the time left on your lease, if it's not to long, you may be able to work out a deal with the landlord.  Good Luck KG
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You must first report it to the landlord and they will have the problem removed within a certain amount of time.\n\nIf they don't then you will be able to.\n\nIf you really want to leave anyway, report it in writing so you can eventually get a lawyer and get out of the lease with their help. Everything needs to be done in writing or there is no proof for the court to believe you over the landlord.
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Ok, you're making this a lot harder than it really is. The fact, pure and simple is, if your name is not on the lease agreement, then no, she cannot take you to small claims court because unless you cleared it with the manager of the complex and let the manager know you were going to stay for a little while but not permanently, your friend cannot take you to court and serve you abandonment papers.
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Absolutely you can leave.  In fact, you have a legal precedent for leaving.....your safety.  If a person feels unsafe in an apartment then by law they must have the opportunity to leave said premises.  Look in the government/help pages for your city and find Landlord/Tenant and call them.   Just try and give them 30 days notice and site unsafe environment for your reasoning....that you've been harrassed and even followed and found people hanging around your door.  Are there camera's in your hallway, outside of the building?  Are there security systems...if there are not these are all things you can use against them.  And by the way, NO, your credit won't be damaged a wit because if you put forth a legal precedent they won't go after you because they  know you're smart enough to sue them back. Besides, when people are under 28 or so they think things like this will hurt them just because a management company or landlord said so....rarely true.   Email me wi/any other questions.  Be strong, be smart... good luck.
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A lease is a contract and if they've breached specifics of the contract, you could very well be able to get out of the lease.  If these are just "rules" that are posted (and not specifically part of the lease contract), then you probably would have to wait for the lease to expire.  \n\nSince you say "the lease clearly states that all residents....", the company that is renting the apartment (probably for illegal aliens) seems to be breaking their lease agreement, at the risk of your safety.  You may be able get that company's lease terminated or be allowed out of yours.  \n\nIf you can prove a pattern of the landlord not enforcing provisions of other leases, a judge would probably find in your favor.\n\nMy recommendation would be to contact the local HUD office or a real estate attorney and show them the lease.
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In California, you can have an off-site manager for an apartment complex of any size.  But if the complex is 16 or more units, that person needs to have a Ca. Real Estate salesperson license.  If you feel that the 'neglect' of the complex is an issue, report it to the California Department of Real Estate (DRE)- go to www.dre.ca.gov\nYou can get the phone numbers to the area office for your county, and a bunch of other helpful stuff. \n(I have a degree in real estate and escrow- i should know!)\n\nYour landlord has a responsibility to you and all other tennants of the building to guarantee 'quiet enjoyment of dwelling spaces in possession of the tennant'... That's the law.