psa: landlord entering without notice

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Started by cubicle_rebel_25 · Nov 30, 2024 · 269 views · 4 replies

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cubicle_rebel_25 OP Dec 7, 2024

Has anyone dealt with something like this? I'm not sure what my options are.

landlord entering without notice. I've been dealing with this for about 8 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been renting for 2 years. My monthly rent is $3,419. I have a written lease.

What's the typical outcome in situations like this?

sue_me_maybe_32 Dec 13, 2024

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

allison.m_2 Dec 16, 2024

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

DAO

omar_s_3 Mar 5

Security deposit success: got my full deposit back after sending a demand letter citing California Civil Code 1950.5. The landlord had taken 45 days to return it (law says 21 days) and didn't provide an itemized statement.

psa: landlord entering without notice

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