Retroactive Sabs Charges Dispute

Summary

Landlords in California must disclose all charges at the start of a lease for rent-controlled properties. Retroactive charges without prior notice may not be allowed. Review your lease, request an itemized statement from your landlord, and consider consulting a tenant rights organization for further assistance.

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The lease states I am responsible for charges, but lists the charge as $*.*. After 5 months I am getting SABS charges of up t0 $*/month back dated to the time I moved in to the apartment.
In California, landlords of rent-controlled properties must disclose all charges at the beginning of the lease. Retroactively charging higher fees without prior notice may not be permissible.
- Review your lease for specific terms.
- Request an itemized statement from your landlord.
- Consider contacting a local tenant rights organization for assistance.
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