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    Aug 28, 2008, 08:51 PM
    Could I moveout on a 3day notice to pay or quit?
    What could the management charge us for, if I moved out on a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit, in California? Meaning gave up full residency and paid the days occupied. It would also be the last month of our lease. I am having huge financial difficulties and can not afford to pay the rent there anymore.
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    Aug 29, 2008, 04:59 AM
    Hello m:

    Depending on what your lease says, they can charge you at least one months rent (the one you're behind on), the next month and maybe even the month after that.

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    Aug 29, 2008, 05:05 AM
    They will probably make you pay the rent for the rest of the month like normal. However if it is the last month on your lease, then that should be all they can charge you for. Maybe some kind of liquidation fee or something!
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    Aug 29, 2008, 05:42 AM
    If you've received a notice, that means you're behind and the landlord is asking you to catch up on rent. You're going to have to pay whatever you're behind on, as well as for the last month you occupy the apartment. Some states also have laws that if you move out early, you are required to pay monthly rent until said apartment is re-rented.
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    Aug 29, 2008, 06:19 AM
    If you were served a 3day pay or vacate notice, and you choose to vacate, you will still owe anyt unpaid rentals up to the date you vacate. In addition you may owe for repairs needed on the unit. The landlord can withhold any security deposit to cover what you owe and sue you for the rest if there is a balance.
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    Aug 29, 2008, 06:57 AM
    Do you have a written lease? I would highly recommend reading it carefully.

    Just because the landlord is asking you to leave, most likely doesn't mean that you're off the hook. Also, just because your lease is up this month doesn't mean that you don't have to give the appropriate notice (usually 30 days - may vary by location or by lease).

    At this point I would highly recommend approaching the landlord and giving them your "best offer". Apologize for falling behind and not talking to them sooner (if that's the case), be very humble, and be very willing. See what they'll work out with you.

    In my opinion, if you were my tenant, I'd probably just want you GONE asap at this point, so I could move on. If you promised to, and DID, leave the unit sparkling clean I would be thrilled and wouldn't take you to small claims court. Just make sure that you don't promise something you can't live up to. The ball is in their court now, so I'd try to make them as happy as possible.

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