Unlawful Eviction In California

Summary

The user is facing eviction from her apartment in California. The landlord has served a three-day notice for non-payment of rent. The landlord has also changed the acceptable methods of payment without proper notice. The user has a cashiers check ready for the rent due but is unsure about the legality of the eviction process and her rights as a tenant. The user was advised on the eviction laws in California, including the requirement for landlords to accept reasonable forms of payment and provide a valid reason for eviction. The user was also informed about the three-day notice period and her right to pay the full rent due within this period to avoid eviction.

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My apartment complex is evicting people who are not o
Could you please clarify why the apartment complex is evicting people?
On section * to raise rent and make these all section * rentals.They tried to evict me by filing an unlawful detainer that was dismissed because they couldn't apply my current rent to my back rent that occurred during covid. Now they served me another three day notice after talking to manager on Friday. She asked if I was paying renting not she was posting a three day notice on my door which she did. She is also making it difficult to pay my rent. She says they are no longer taking cashiers' checks, money orders, personal checks. I was at work on Friday didn't get off until after * pm the * the was supposedly our last grace period day. I thought it was the fifth?
What state are you located in, ****? The eviction laws vary by state.
California
What is the exact reason mentioned in the three-day notice for eviction?
The rent has not been paid for the above described premises
What is the amount of rent that is due according to the three-day notice?

In California:
- Landlords must accept rent payment in cash if no other method is specified in the lease.
- A *-day notice must specify the amount of rent due.
*.* not including the utilities that charge
What is your method of payment since they stopped accepting cashiers' checks, money orders, and personal checks?

In California:
- Landlords cannot refuse a reasonable form of payment.
- They must provide a receipt for cash payments.
She said u could pat this month in a caahiers check after I told her how does she expect me to pay my rent ?Saturday I got a cashiers check just for the *.* I didn't include utilities should I pay those as well
What does your lease agreement say about the payment of utilities?
There included with the total amount but because she only listed *.* that's all I had it made for. She is making t difficult for me to have any peace u cry all the time and auddwr from Post Traumatic Streaa Disorder and ages triggering them along with suicidl thoughts
I'm really sorry that you're feeling this way, but I'm unable to provide the help that you need. It's really important to talk things over with someone who can, though, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
In not asking for mental help in asking for legal advice
What is the total amount due including utilities according to your lease agreement?
It changes every month but cones out to about * to *.* a month and I'm doing this by my self
What is the exact amount listed on the three-day notice including utilities?
*
What is the method of payment mentioned in your lease agreement?
I'm looking now
What does your lease agreement say about the acceptable methods of payment for rent and utilities?
This is really weird I has my lease agreement on my kitchen counter and now that I'm looking for the t get ra bot with my paper work
In sorry phone acting up I can’t seem to find my lease agreement that I had on my kitchen counter with other paper work
Do you have a digital copy or any other way to access your lease agreement? It's important to know the terms specified there.
Maybe give me one second
We have a resident portal that I use to be able to pull up my lease agreement but now they have taken it out of my documents
What does the eviction notice state as the acceptable method of payment for the rent due?
By electronic funds transfer
What is the name and location of your apartment complex? This information can help us find the contact details of the nearest court or legal aid service.
Paseo Gardens - * Meekland Ave Hayward, Ca . *
What is the name of the property management company or landlord who issued the eviction notice?

In California:
- Landlords must provide a valid reason for eviction.
- They cannot change the method of payment without proper notice.

Hayward Hall of Justice
* Amador St, Hayward, CA *
Phone: (*) *-*
Maricela Alejandre/ Owner-Agent for Landlord
What is the exact date mentioned in the three-day notice for you to pay the rent due?

In California:
- The three-day notice period begins the day after the notice is served.
- The tenant has three days to pay the rent or move out.
August *, *
Explanation:

In California:
- If the rent is not paid within the three-day notice period, the landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
- The tenant can still pay the full rent due within this period to avoid eviction.

Hayward Hall of Justice
* Amador St, Hayward, CA *
Phone: (*) *-*
I have a cashiers check in my car for *.* I wanted to speak with somebody first . It wasn’t the end of business day when she posted this on my door. She is clearly harassing me trying to evict me or me to move out. I’m the only one left who knows ant on section *
What date was the three-day notice posted on your door?
who is not on section *
What date was the three-day notice posted on your door?
August *, *
Explanation:

In California:
- The three-day notice period starts the day after the notice is served.
- You have until August *, *, to pay the rent due.

Hayward Hall of Justice
* Amador St, Hayward, CA *
Phone: (*) *-*
goodbye thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to ask. Take care!