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  • Apr 12, 2012, 03:18 PM
    JFredette
    Landlord won't take me off the Lease After I moved out
    Hi there,

    I recently moved out of an apartment that I shared with a roommate and he remained. Our lease is currently month to month and I gave my 30 day notice which my landlord received however he will not take me off the lease since we both co-signed it together.

    I live in Los Angeles, CA. Is this legal to not let me out of my lease since my roommate decided to stay since we co-signed? I don't expect anything to bad to happen but in the worst case scenario I would be liable for any damages incurred if my roommate defaults.

    Thank you,

    Justin
  • Apr 12, 2012, 04:30 PM
    ballengerb1
    How long did you live there with the month to month agreement? How did you go about notifying the LL that you were leaving?
  • Apr 12, 2012, 04:34 PM
    JFredette
    Beginning in January of this year it become a month to month lease.
  • Apr 12, 2012, 04:34 PM
    ballengerb1
    And the notice
  • Apr 12, 2012, 05:17 PM
    JFredette
    Oh apologies, I sent a fax to the property manager's office more than 30 days before I moved out.
  • Apr 12, 2012, 05:25 PM
    ScottGem
    Do you have confirmation of receipt of that fax? If you do you should have no worries.
  • Apr 12, 2012, 06:51 PM
    ballengerb1
    I am afraid I do not see faxing as legal service of a notice California Tenants - California Department of Consumer Affairs
  • Apr 12, 2012, 06:57 PM
    ScottGem
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    I am afraid I do not see faxing as legal service of a notice California Tenants - California Department of Consumer Affairs

    The link only refers to landlords terminating a tenancy. I think it meant for landlords why are trying to involuntarily remove a tenant.
  • Apr 12, 2012, 07:33 PM
    ballengerb1
    I am referring to the states definition of legal service. I doubt they would have a different definition when the roles are reversed

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