Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

I just closed escrow on a home i purchased. Rent from my current location is coming up in 4 days. I didn't give my landlord a 30 day notice because i wasn't sure if i was getting the home or not. I barely told him about it but he said he needed 30 day notice. What should i do in this case? What i'm trying to avoid is paying next month's rent in 4 days. But by just leaving i know i'll lose my security deposit. But then again, what if i pay next month's rent, and he still keeps the security deposit for one reason or another. But keep in mind, i kept his place in very good condition. On the other hand, if i force him to use my security deposit as next month's rent, can he come after me for something else?

Any advice is greatly appreciated.


Asked on 6/29/12, 10:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

You are legally liable for July's rent [escrow must have been open for around thirty days so you should have known whether you would get the house or not] and the landlord can sue you for the amount of damages you cause to the rental [anything over and above reasonable usage, wear and tear].

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Answered on 6/30/12, 3:38 pm
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

True what Mr. Shers says; however, it is also true that your liability for rent ends when the property is rented to someone else.........so, maybe your money-saving alternative is to assist the landlord in finding a replacement tenant as soon as possible.

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Answered on 6/30/12, 6:05 pm


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