Section 8 Rent Refund

Summary

In California, landlords are generally required to return prepaid rent if a lease ends early. If your Section 8 status changes and your rent is now zero, landlords must adjust the rent accordingly. Contact the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department for assistance.

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It more of a question . I wanted to know if I have section * and my portion has changed to zero ,but I paid my rent up in advance can I legally ask for the balance of what I paid in advance back?
What state are you currently residing in? This is important as housing laws can vary by location.
California, Los Angeles
Can you provide the terms of your lease agreement regarding advance payments? In California, landlords generally must return prepaid rent if they terminate the lease early.
There's nothing in the lease that says anything about advance payment
What is the duration of your lease agreement? In California, if a lease ends early, landlords generally must return prepaid rent.
Month to month
In California:

- Landlords must return prepaid rent if lease ends early.
- Contact Los Angeles County Superior Court for disputes: (*) *-*.
So he is not obligated to return my money unless I leave . Even though my rent is now zero because section * is covering the complete amount?
Have you informed your landlord about the change in your Section * status? In California, landlords are generally required to adjust the rent according to changes in Section * payments.
Yes he has been informed just as I was
Has your landlord responded to your request for a refund of the prepaid rent? In California, landlords are generally required to adjust rent according to changes in Section * payments.
Yes he keeps referring me to the manager who has no control over repayment of money. She only collects the rent not the owner
Have you tried contacting a local housing authority or a legal aid organization for assistance? In California, they can help enforce housing laws.
No
I recommend contacting the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department at (*) *-* for assistance with your situation.
T.Y.
You're welcome, ****. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions.