Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Lease option to purchase dispute
I had an option agreement and an application with an addendeum for the purchase notarized. There was no lease signed. 10 months into the lease the landlord saw I had pets in the house. Landlord stated I violated the lease and started eviction process. Landlord wants me to pay for pet damages. If there was no mention of whether pets can be in the house, can landlord demand me to pay for any pet damages?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Lease option to purchase dispute
He 'can' do anything he likes. Whether successful or not depends upon you defending your position. Get an attorney to help you if this is important to you. Feel free to contact me if this is in SoCAL and you're serious about doing so.
Re: Lease option to purchase dispute
Generally, this advice would be appropriate: Regardless of how it was caused, you are responsible for damage which exceeds normal wear and tear. If this damage is normal wear and tear, you should not be responsible.
However, your situation involve other relevant facts and I cannot give you solid advice when it is based solely the few sentences you provided. My intent is to shed a little light on the situation. Please don't take it for more than that.
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