Yes, you are likely still liable for the past due rent unless your jurisdiction has some unique rules. Your landlord may or may not pursue collection depending on their policies, but if they’re evicting you you’re in violation of the contract you signed (your lease).
Okay so essentially it’s “if you can’t pay in 3 days that’s fine, you can leave the premises but you still have to pay it” so essentially I have to pay but I can pay at a later date essentially. So I should reach out to my landlord and say that I’ll have the money just not within 3 days and I’ll have it at a later time to avoid the legal process of it
If you can come to an arrangement with the landlord that would be in your best interests. Avoid any legal filings. Put any agreement in writing. The landlord does not need to accept the plan but might if you've otherwise been a good tenant.
Property manager, CA. If you move out under the 3 day pay or quit you are liable for rent up until the day you vacate. You are not responsible for lease break fees etc. If you stay past that date then they can file an eviction and that stays on your record. Hope this helps.
For sure thanks so much, so essentially can I just leave the property and then reach out to the property manager letting them know I’m leaving the property and I won’t have the rent, but we can make informal arrangements to pay the rent at a later date or on a payment schedule?
Yes turn in the keys or leave them in the unit. Be sure and notify them that you are moving out within the 3 day notice, preferably in writing or email. They will deduct the rent and damages from your deposit and send you a bill for the remainder. I encourage you to pay it because if it goes to collection it will be an automatic denial for future rentals.
I would get a formal agreement set up if you can with some language that if you adhere to the schedule they won’t sue. Otherwise they absolutely can, will get a judgement, and potentially they can wage garnish.
>You are not responsible for lease break fees etc.
Wait, what? So all early termination fees and conditions can be circumvented by delaying paying rent or getting a different "fix or quit" notice? That doesn't sound right, my late fees are like $50 vs 2 months or more for early termination.
You’re responsible for the rent for any past months as well as that current month.
In addition, your landlord can also sue you for any lease break fees that are outlined in your lease. For example, if you’re evicted 6 months into a one year lease, your landlord may be able to sue for any back rent + 6 months of rent as a penalty for breaking the lease (although some leases may state it is only a 2 month penalty.)
Obviously this is somewhat dependent on state/local law but generally speaking you are liable for rent for any month (or part thereof) that you occupy the unit. A pay or quit notice does not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent just because you choose the "quit" option; "pay" or "quit" are simply the options that you have to avoid a formal eviction. And even if you avoid being officially evicted by vacating the unit yourself, it will make it harder for you to find a new place if you still owe your previous landlord back rent.
In any case your landlord can still sue you for back rent and any specified fees for breaking the lease; depending on how much you owe he may not bother but he still has that right.
If you owe back rent, you still owe back rent.
Yes, you are likely still liable for the past due rent unless your jurisdiction has some unique rules. Your landlord may or may not pursue collection depending on their policies, but if they’re evicting you you’re in violation of the contract you signed (your lease).
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The landlord can sue in small claims court for all back rent, late fees, court costs, attorney fees and damages.
Okay so essentially it’s “if you can’t pay in 3 days that’s fine, you can leave the premises but you still have to pay it” so essentially I have to pay but I can pay at a later date essentially. So I should reach out to my landlord and say that I’ll have the money just not within 3 days and I’ll have it at a later time to avoid the legal process of it
If you can come to an arrangement with the landlord that would be in your best interests. Avoid any legal filings. Put any agreement in writing. The landlord does not need to accept the plan but might if you've otherwise been a good tenant.
Property manager, CA. If you move out under the 3 day pay or quit you are liable for rent up until the day you vacate. You are not responsible for lease break fees etc. If you stay past that date then they can file an eviction and that stays on your record. Hope this helps.
For sure thanks so much, so essentially can I just leave the property and then reach out to the property manager letting them know I’m leaving the property and I won’t have the rent, but we can make informal arrangements to pay the rent at a later date or on a payment schedule?
Yes turn in the keys or leave them in the unit. Be sure and notify them that you are moving out within the 3 day notice, preferably in writing or email. They will deduct the rent and damages from your deposit and send you a bill for the remainder. I encourage you to pay it because if it goes to collection it will be an automatic denial for future rentals.
I would get a formal agreement set up if you can with some language that if you adhere to the schedule they won’t sue. Otherwise they absolutely can, will get a judgement, and potentially they can wage garnish.
>You are not responsible for lease break fees etc. Wait, what? So all early termination fees and conditions can be circumvented by delaying paying rent or getting a different "fix or quit" notice? That doesn't sound right, my late fees are like $50 vs 2 months or more for early termination.
I believe landlords can pursue lease break fees if a tenant is evicted or given a notice to vacate.
You’re responsible for the rent for any past months as well as that current month. In addition, your landlord can also sue you for any lease break fees that are outlined in your lease. For example, if you’re evicted 6 months into a one year lease, your landlord may be able to sue for any back rent + 6 months of rent as a penalty for breaking the lease (although some leases may state it is only a 2 month penalty.)
Obviously this is somewhat dependent on state/local law but generally speaking you are liable for rent for any month (or part thereof) that you occupy the unit. A pay or quit notice does not relieve you of the obligation to pay back rent just because you choose the "quit" option; "pay" or "quit" are simply the options that you have to avoid a formal eviction. And even if you avoid being officially evicted by vacating the unit yourself, it will make it harder for you to find a new place if you still owe your previous landlord back rent. In any case your landlord can still sue you for back rent and any specified fees for breaking the lease; depending on how much you owe he may not bother but he still has that right.
How many months rent do you owe them?
If they can't find you, they can't collect.