Lease Termination Options California

Summary

If youre on a month-to-month lease in California, you can terminate it with a 30-day written notice. You may still owe rent for the notice period. Communicate with your landlord and roommates to reach a fair agreement. If your lease doesnt specify rent division, its typically divided equally. Document efforts to find a replacement if needed. Consider mediation or legal advice if disputes persist.

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I am in California, Santa Clara and I have a house lease with * more people with doorstead company.
Sri, could you please specify what issue you're facing with your house lease? This will help me provide more accurate information.
House rent is * and other * are expeting me to pay * as my part.
Sri, if you are sharing the rent equally among three people, each person's share should be $*,*. Here are some points to consider:
- Review your lease agreement to see if it specifies the rent division.
- Communicate with your roommates to clarify the payment structure.
- If disputes continue, consider mediation or legal advice.
Is there any specific clause in the lease agreement that mentions the rent division?
No clause in lease for rent division.
Sri, since your lease does not specify the rent division, the following points could help:
- Rent is typically divided equally unless otherwise stated.
- Discuss the division with your roommates and try to reach a mutual agreement.
- If disputes persist, consider mediation or legal advice.
Is there any other specific concern or question you have regarding this situation?
i would like to break the lease and other * are not agreeing and landlord is saying find a replacement. no one is ready to replace me by paying * for smallest room in house
Sri, breaking a lease can be tricky. Here are some general guidelines for California:
- Check if your lease allows for early termination or subletting.
- You may be responsible for rent until a replacement is found.
- Document your efforts to find a replacement.
Is there a specific reason you need to break the lease?
i am on a month to month lease
Sri, since you are on a month-to-month lease in California, you generally need to give a written *-day notice to terminate the tenancy. Here are some key points:
- Provide written notice to your landlord.
- You may still owe rent for the notice period.
- Try to communicate with your roommates to reach a fair agreement.
Is there any specific concern or question you have regarding the notice period or your responsibilities?