Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in California

I moved out of a house and my 2 roommate stayed. They sidned a new lease with the landlord. My roommates are now claiming that I damaged the property and want me to pay for the repairs. The landlord never inspected the property before I left. Can my previouse roommates charge me for damages?


Asked on 12/08/12, 10:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daphne Macklin Law Office of Daphne L. Macklin

Your former roommates may make a claim against you but the issue is whether there is proof. This may be an issue that could be best resolved using a community mediation process. You did not mention whether your issue of your share of the security deposit had been resolved. I would get a signed agreement that they will accept your portion of the security deposit as the resolution of any damages.

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Answered on 12/08/12, 10:56 am


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