Tenant Rights Violation Steps

Summary

If youre experiencing issues with a sublease in California, document all communications and transactions. Review the contract for any clauses on misuse of funds. Contact the agency that provided assistance for guidance. Consider small claims court to recover misused funds. Contact Adult Protective Services if the situation involves abuse or exploitation due to your vulnerable status. For legal assistance, reach out to Santa Clara County Superior Court or Adult Protective Services in San Jose.

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I moved into an apartment with someone as a sub lease. As a disabled 62 year old discharging from a skilled nursing facility, I was given assistance. The agency paid one months rent and deposit. I found he spent the money and is 3 months behind in rent. I’m not sure how to act
Hi ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To provide the best guidance, could you please tell me which state you're currently residing in? This will help me give you more specific information regarding tenant rights and possible legal actions you can take.
California
Hi ****, thank you for sharing more details. Here are some general steps you can consider:
- Contact your local housing authority or legal aid organization for assistance.
- Document all communications and transactions regarding the rent and deposit.
- Consider consulting an attorney for advice on recovering the misused funds.
If you need to contact a court, please let me know your specific location in California for more detailed information.
San Jose. He signed a contract with agency detailing how the money was to be used.
Hi ****,
It seems the person you subleased from may have violated the contract. Here are some steps you can consider:
- Review the contract carefully for any clauses on misuse of funds.
- Contact the agency that provided the assistance for guidance.
- Consider small claims court for recovering the misused funds.
For legal assistance in San Jose:

Santa Clara County Superior Court


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N 1st St, San Jose, CA *
Website: www.scscourt.org
Someone said I should contact adult protective services.
Hi ****,
Contacting Adult Protective Services (APS) in California might be helpful if the situation involves abuse, neglect, or exploitation due to your vulnerable status. Here are the steps to contact APS:
- Call the local APS office in Santa Clara County.
- Report the details of your situation to them.
Would you like the contact information for the APS in Santa Clara County?
Yes please. I am legally disabled on SSDI and *. They consider me a disabled se
Hi ****,
Here is the contact information for Adult Protective Services (APS) in Santa Clara County:

Santa Clara County Adult Protective Services


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Julian St, San Jose, CA *
Website: www.sccgov.org

Reach out to them and report your situation for further assistance.
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Hi ****,
If you need further assistance or have additional questions, feel free to reach out anytime. I hope everything gets resolved smoothly for you.
Take care!
Okay thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Best of luck with resolving your situation! Take care!