Summary
The user has been a long-term resident at a motel in California for 13 years. New owners have taken over and plan to change the weekly rate to a daily rate, significantly increasing the users rent. The user is seeking advice on their rights as a tenant, including rent increase limits and eviction protections. The user has not received any formal eviction notice or written communication about the new payment structure. The user signed a rental agreement with the previous owners but does not have a copy. The user is advised to consult with a local tenant rights organization or attorney.Full Conversation
I have been living in a Motel for the past 13 years. New owners just took over and they have informed me that they are getting rid of the weekly rates and that I will have to start paying daily. I am currently paying $* a week and now will be paying basically $* since I have to pay daily. Can they legally do this? And aren't I considered a tenant now since I have been living there 13 years consecutive? I also read that the maximum rent can be raised is *% every 12 months. Does that apply in this case as well?
What state are you currently residing in? This information will help me provide you with the most accurate legal information.
Califorina
What city in California are you currently residing in? This will help me provide you with the most accurate legal information.
Stanton
What is the name of the motel you are staying at? In California, long-term motel residents are often considered tenants under the law, which provides certain protections.
Jade Palace Motel\
What is the exact date when you started living at the Jade Palace Motel? This will help determine your tenant status.
August 12th, *
In California, long-term motel residents can be considered tenants. Here are some rules:
- Rent increases must be reasonable.
- Notice must be given before eviction.
For more details, contact Stanton Courthouse at (*) *-*.
Are they allowed to evict me for no reason? I pay my rent on time every week.
In California, landlords cannot evict tenants without just cause. Have you received any formal eviction notice?
No. They haven't said they were going evict me I am just asking. None of the people that currently live there were even informed of new owners until the day before they took over. No one has even been informed of the changes.
What changes have been made by the new owners that you are aware of?
Them getting rid of the weekly rates and charging us by the day now
What date were you informed about this change in the payment structure?
Yesterday August 2nd, *. They took over on August 1st, *
What is the new daily rate that they are charging you?
$*/day
In California, landlords must provide a *-day notice for rent increases under *%, and a *-day notice for increases over *%. Have you received such notice?
Nothing.
Based on your information, it seems they didn't follow the proper notice period for rent increase. You may want to consult with a local tenant rights organization or attorney.
I thought in California they can't increase the rent more than *% in a year? My rent will go up *% a week. It's going from $* a week to $* a week.
Did you sign any lease or agreement when you started living at the Jade Palace Motel?
I signed a Rental type Agreement with the previous owners but they didn't give me a copy and now that they left I don't know if they even still have a copy of it
Did the agreement you signed with the previous owners specify any terms about rent increases or changes in payment structure?
I don't recall
Do you have any written communication or proof about the new payment structure introduced by the new owners?
Not yet. It was just told verbally to me
Can you request a written notice from the new owners about the change in payment structure? This could be crucial for your case.
I asked them when these changes will take affect and they just told me that they will let me know
What is the contact information of the new owners? It's important to have a written record of your communications with them.
I don't have any information for the new owners. I believe they will be living at the Motel as well
Do you have any other form of communication or proof that can validate your long-term stay at the motel?
The old Owner and or Managers. I think my dad still has there phone number
Could you please provide the contact details of the old owner or managers? This could be helpful in validating your long-term stay at the motel.
I would have to get it from my dad
Could you please get the contact details of the old owner or managers from your dad? This could be crucial in validating your long-term stay at the motel.
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