If I did not sign a lease, am I entitled to compensation of monies paid?
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If I did not sign a lease, am I entitled to compensation of monies paid?
Gave first months rent and half of the last. Lease was mean to be signed but never presented. Landlords do not fix anything. I beleive house was build with no permit conected to the front house. When it rains the vents leak water everywhere.
Asked on April 13, 2012 under Real Estate Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Ok so really what you are is a month to month tenant. regardless of the type of tenancy you have, though, you are entitled to a home that is "habitable" and entitled to use and enjoyment of your home. And regardless of the type of tenancy you are entitled to money for the things that were damaged due to the negligence of the landlord. So go down to court and ask the court to allow you to pay your rent in to court until the problems are fixed. Ask for damages. Show proof. You also have the option to leave on 30 days notice. Write back if you want help with that. Good luck.
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