artDDP
May 21, 2012, 04:30 PM
California:
Last month I gave my old apartment manager written notice of my intent to vacate my apartment before April 30. I was on a month-to-month lease and paid in full for April.
I completed my move-out by April 28. I surrendered my keys and the manager asked if I had finished moving everything out, then asked if I'd like her to send me the remainder of my deposit. I agreed and left that afternoon.
Saturday I received in the mail a three-day notice to pay rent or quit dated May 12 and the manager is asking for full rent for the month of May.
I understand this is the initial step in the eviction process and I don't want to have to go to court or incur the potential damage to my credit report, especially for an apartment I don't live in any more. I was planning to send a letter in response detailing that I gave notice and left the property before the end of the month but want to make sure I proceed correctly and don't put myself in any jeopardy.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.
Last month I gave my old apartment manager written notice of my intent to vacate my apartment before April 30. I was on a month-to-month lease and paid in full for April.
I completed my move-out by April 28. I surrendered my keys and the manager asked if I had finished moving everything out, then asked if I'd like her to send me the remainder of my deposit. I agreed and left that afternoon.
Saturday I received in the mail a three-day notice to pay rent or quit dated May 12 and the manager is asking for full rent for the month of May.
I understand this is the initial step in the eviction process and I don't want to have to go to court or incur the potential damage to my credit report, especially for an apartment I don't live in any more. I was planning to send a letter in response detailing that I gave notice and left the property before the end of the month but want to make sure I proceed correctly and don't put myself in any jeopardy.
Your advice is greatly appreciated.