Can I sue my ex-partner for not vacating the apartment where I used to live?
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Can I sue my ex-partner for not vacating the apartment where I used to live?
I moved out; she didn’t and she wasn’t on the lease. Now I have to pay $6000 for 3 months rent and attorney fees. I did my change of adrress right away, cut power and gas but since she stayed she put utilities under her name and she changed the locks.
Asked on August 30, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, you have the factual and legal basis for bringing a legal action against your ex-partner for not vacating the apartment where you both used to reside in it. The reason is that due to the "ex's" failure to vacate in a timely manner you ended up being assessed $6,000 and attorney's fees. I suggest that you may want to consult further with a landlord tenant attorney about your matter.
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