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Subtenant Rights In California
Summary
Subtenants in California have certain protections, such as the right to a written eviction notice and potential rights under California Civil Code §1954.535. In San Jose, additional protections include rent control and just cause eviction protections. Seniors and individuals with disabilities may have further rights under local ordinances. It is advisable to contact local tenant rights organizations for detailed guidance and support.Full Conversation
I moved into a friends apartment as a sublease. I found out he hasn’t been paying the rent. Not being on the lease what protection do I have from being evicted
Hi Robert, could you please let me know which state you are located in? This will help me provide accurate information for your situation.
California
Hi Robert,
In California, as a subtenant, you have some protections:
- Landlords must give a *-day notice to pay rent or quit.
- You may have a right to a written rental agreement.
- You can seek protection under California Civil Code §*.*.
Do you know if your friend received an eviction notice?
In California, as a subtenant, you have some protections:
- Landlords must give a *-day notice to pay rent or quit.
- You may have a right to a written rental agreement.
- You can seek protection under California Civil Code §*.*.
Do you know if your friend received an eviction notice?
He did receive a 3 day notice to quit
Hi Robert,
Given your situation in California:
- You might have the right to stay until the *-day notice period ends.
- You can communicate with the landlord to possibly negotiate.
- Seek legal advice quickly to explore your options under the California Civil Code.
Have you considered reaching out to a local tenant rights organization for assistance?
Given your situation in California:
- You might have the right to stay until the *-day notice period ends.
- You can communicate with the landlord to possibly negotiate.
- Seek legal advice quickly to explore your options under the California Civil Code.
Have you considered reaching out to a local tenant rights organization for assistance?
I am disabled and working with a transitional agency who gave him monies for one month rent and deposit
Hi Robert,
Considering your disability and involvement with a transitional agency:
- Inform the agency about the situation; they may offer additional support.
- Contact local tenant rights organizations for guidance.
- Communicate directly with the landlord about the rent payment and your disability status.
Would you like information on specific tenant rights organizations in California?
Considering your disability and involvement with a transitional agency:
- Inform the agency about the situation; they may offer additional support.
- Contact local tenant rights organizations for guidance.
- Communicate directly with the landlord about the rent payment and your disability status.
Would you like information on specific tenant rights organizations in California?
Yes
Hi Robert,
Here are some tenant rights organizations in California that might be able to help you:
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.tenantstogether.org
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.lafla.org
I hope this helps!
Here are some tenant rights organizations in California that might be able to help you:
Tenants Together
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.tenantstogether.org
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.lafla.org
I hope this helps!
I’ve been in the apartment for over a month. Do I fall under California protection
Hi Robert,
Since you have been living in the apartment for over a month, you may have certain protections under California law as a subtenant. These protections include:
- Written notice for eviction.
- Right to stay until the notice period ends.
- Possible rights under California Civil Code §*.*.
I recommend contacting a tenant rights organization for detailed guidance.
Would you like more information on other specific protections for subtenants in California?
Since you have been living in the apartment for over a month, you may have certain protections under California law as a subtenant. These protections include:
- Written notice for eviction.
- Right to stay until the notice period ends.
- Possible rights under California Civil Code §*.*.
I recommend contacting a tenant rights organization for detailed guidance.
Would you like more information on other specific protections for subtenants in California?
Yes
Hi Robert,
Here are more specific protections for subtenants in California:
- **Written Notice:** You must receive proper written notice for any eviction.
- **Rent Control:** If the property is under rent control, you may have additional protections.
- **Legal Assistance:** You can seek legal advice and representation through tenant rights organizations.
Would you like information on any other aspect of tenant rights or need further assistance?
Here are more specific protections for subtenants in California:
- **Written Notice:** You must receive proper written notice for any eviction.
- **Rent Control:** If the property is under rent control, you may have additional protections.
- **Legal Assistance:** You can seek legal advice and representation through tenant rights organizations.
Would you like information on any other aspect of tenant rights or need further assistance?
Yes
Hi Robert,
What specific aspect of tenant rights or further assistance do you need information on?
- **Eviction Process:** Details on how evictions are legally carried out.
- **Rent Control Laws:** Specifics on rent control protections.
- **Disability Protections:** How your disability status may affect your rights.
Let me know how I can assist further!
What specific aspect of tenant rights or further assistance do you need information on?
- **Eviction Process:** Details on how evictions are legally carried out.
- **Rent Control Laws:** Specifics on rent control protections.
- **Disability Protections:** How your disability status may affect your rights.
Let me know how I can assist further!
It’s a low income Senior facility. I am *
Hi Robert,
Being in a low-income senior facility in California, you may have additional protections:
- **Senior Housing Rights:** Seniors often have specific protections under state and federal law.
- **Fair Housing Act:** Protects against discrimination based on age and disability.
- **Local Ordinances:** Some cities have extra protections for low-income and senior tenants.
Would you like more details on local ordinances or other specific protections?
Being in a low-income senior facility in California, you may have additional protections:
- **Senior Housing Rights:** Seniors often have specific protections under state and federal law.
- **Fair Housing Act:** Protects against discrimination based on age and disability.
- **Local Ordinances:** Some cities have extra protections for low-income and senior tenants.
Would you like more details on local ordinances or other specific protections?
Yes
Hi Robert,
Considering your situation in a low-income senior facility in California:
- **Senior Housing Rights:** Seniors have protections under the Fair Housing Act.
- **Local Ordinances:** Many cities provide extra protections for low-income seniors.
- **Disability Protections:** Additional rights are available under state and federal laws.
Would you like specific details on local ordinances in your city?
Considering your situation in a low-income senior facility in California:
- **Senior Housing Rights:** Seniors have protections under the Fair Housing Act.
- **Local Ordinances:** Many cities provide extra protections for low-income seniors.
- **Disability Protections:** Additional rights are available under state and federal laws.
Would you like specific details on local ordinances in your city?
Yes
Hi Robert,
To provide you with details on local ordinances for low-income senior housing, could you please let me know the city you are residing in? This will help me give you the most accurate information.
Thank you!
To provide you with details on local ordinances for low-income senior housing, could you please let me know the city you are residing in? This will help me give you the most accurate information.
Thank you!
San Jose
Hi Robert,
In San Jose, you may have additional protections as a low-income senior tenant. Here are some specific protections:
- **San Jose Rent Control Ordinance:** Limits rent increases for certain properties.
- **Just Cause Eviction Protections:** Limits the reasons a landlord can evict you.
- **Senior and Disability Protections:** Additional rights under local ordinances.
Would you like more details on these specific protections?
In San Jose, you may have additional protections as a low-income senior tenant. Here are some specific protections:
- **San Jose Rent Control Ordinance:** Limits rent increases for certain properties.
- **Just Cause Eviction Protections:** Limits the reasons a landlord can evict you.
- **Senior and Disability Protections:** Additional rights under local ordinances.
Would you like more details on these specific protections?
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