Disputing Back Rent Charges

Summary

The user is facing a dispute with a new property management company over back rent charges. The user has evidence such as money order receipts and check books to prove they dont owe back pay rent. In California, such documents can be used as proof of payment. The user was advised to seek legal advice or contact the local rent board if the property management company persists. The user was also provided with the contact information for the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

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It is a housing iasue
What specific housing issue are you facing, ****?
Recently a property management company took over from the previous owners from before
Has the new property management company made any changes that are causing you problems?
They are trying to say that we owe back pay rent when we dont and we have evidence of the truth
What type of evidence do you have to prove you don't owe back pay rent?

General Information:
- In California, tenants have the right to dispute rent charges.
- You can contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs for assistance.
Money order recieipts rent recents check book with checks written
That's good. In California, such documents can be used as proof of payment. If they persist, consider seeking legal advice or contacting the local rent board.
How do i confact the department of consumer affairs
You can contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs at *-*-*-* or visit their website at www.dca.ca.gov.