Water damage in apt - need advice (lease, month to)

[KookedFish]

Hey,

We've been noticing a stain developing on our carpet for some time now. We didn't know what it was until we felt it and it was wet. The wood floor underneath the carpet also feels crackly, and it seems like we have a leak in the wall.

From what I've read we most likely have mold, and I'm sure they're gonna have to tear open the wall and floor. We like the place and the neighborhood but this is pretty much going to force us to move. I can't see us being able to relocate temporarily while they do the necessary repairs.

Our lease is expired and we're on month to month in a rent controlled apt. What are our options? Can we get relocation assistance by law, or can they just force us to move?

Thanks.

[CALGUY]

The landlord will have to pay relocation fees to get you settled in a new place.
Once repairs are made, he has the option of renting it to you, or putting it on the market for another renter.
Also he has the right to recoup what it cost him in repairs in the form of a rent raise to you, or a new tenant.
Bob.

[KookedFish]

Originally Posted by CALGUY

The landlord will have to pay relocation fees to get you settled in a new place.
Once repairs are made, he has the option of renting it to you, or putting it on the market for another renter.
Also he has the right to recoup what it cost him in repairs in the form of a rent raise to you, or a new tenant.
Bob.

Thanks for the reply. So he'll have to pay relocation fees even if it means we move to a new apt?

[CALGUY]

Originally Posted by KookedFish

Thanks for the reply. So he'll have to pay relocation fees even if it means we move to a new apt?

If there is an available unit in the same building, and it is comparable to the one you presently have, including rent, you would be obligated to take it, and the owner would still be on the hook for paying to move you to the alternate unit.
If you decide you don't want to live in the alternate unit, the landlord wouldn't have to pay for relocation expenses for a unit somewhere else because he offered you a similar unit,at your present location, and you refused.
Bob.

[KookedFish]

Originally Posted by CALGUY

If there is an available unit in the same building, and it is comparable to the one you presently have, including rent, you would be obligated to take it, and the owner would still be on the hook for paying to move you to the alternate unit.
If you decide you don't want to live in the alternate unit, the landlord wouldn't have to pay for relocation expenses for a unit somewhere else because he offered you a similar unit,at your present location, and you refused.
Bob.

Gotcha. And if there isn't an available unit like the one you described?

[CALGUY]

The landlord still would have to pay for your relocation expenses up to (I believe) $3000.00.
That is not per tenant,but, per unit, if there were more than one unit involved for relocation.
In your case, it is just your unit, so the landlord would be spending $3000.00 to get you relocated.
Bob.

[KookedFish]

Originally Posted by CALGUY

The landlord still would have to pay for your relocation expenses up to (I believe) $3000.00.
That is not per tenant,but, per unit, if there were more than one unit involved for relocation.
In your case, it is just your unit, so the landlord would be spending $3000.00 to get you relocated.
Bob.

Thank you for the info!