When do you NOT have to give 30 day notice to terminate tenancy? (apartments)

[sleepykirsty]

I recently found out through the MeganLaw website that there is a child molester living in our apartments. I have a 7 year old that used to play outside, obviously not anymore. I was also talking to neighbors and found out that one right across the hall from me was chased all the way up her stairs and the one below me was beaten on the grounds. We also last week caught neighbors 3 doors down doing drugs on their balcony. It is just not safe here anymore. We found a place to move into on the first, and I immediately submitted my notice to terminate tenancy. I gave this on the 14th and am moving on the 30th. I was informed by apt mgr that I am still required to pay rent for 30 days. Is there no way that I can quit my tenancy earlier? It seems to me that the apts should not have allowed a convicted child molester to move in or should have at least informed the other tenants that this predator was on the premises so that we could protect our children. Please help me, if there is any advice you can give, it is greatly appreciated.

[Luke9686]

I would talk to an attorney. This is a tough call, but I would move ASAP. I would not feel comfortable living there.

Just spend the couple hundred bucks to sit with a lawyer for an hour. I think depending of the level of offender the person is, they may or may not be obligated to tell you. Obviously if they were obligated, you would have ground to stand on.

My advice is even if you do have to pay, leave. I would.

[Ultrarunner]

My understanding is that every lease or rental agreement for residential property must contain specific language pertaining to Megan's Law in no smaller than 8 point type.

So the first thing I would verify is whether or not your rental agreement addresses the Meagan's Law requirement.

If it does... my opinion is the Apartment Owner is in compliance and providing 30 day notice of intent to move is required or in your case paying 30 days of rent from the date you served notice.

If your rental agreement does not contain the required Megan's Law Notification, then I believe you could successfully use this as the basis for early move out.

Realize that you may very well have to go to Court before a Judge to decide if you are entitled to move on less than 30 days notice and recover your security deposit.

Best advice is to consult with a local Landlord/Tenant Attorney to advise you of your rights and responsibilities.

I hope it works out for you and I can understand your concern...

[CityGirl72]

You will probably need to pay the rest of the money - you gave a 30 day notice. So you are obligated to pay for the full 30 days. Just pay it and not make everything a big hassle - in the long run having your child safe and all the loose ends tied up nicely is worth the extra bucks.

But didn't you post about a 3 day pay or quit notice too? Are these two posts related to one another?

[MS.Blessed38]

My Apartment Just Gave Me A 10 Day Notice. CAn They Do That When I Just Paid My Rent...

[hydro]

Family watchdog

[caligirlz]

Check this: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/l...k/catenant.pdf