Roommate Lease Violation Guidance

Summary

In California, tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment under Civil Code Section 1927. Unauthorized occupants may violate lease terms. Review your lease and any rent payment agreements with your co-tenant. Inform your landlord about the violation for further guidance.

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San Diego California
Thanks for providing the information, ****. Could you please specify the type of legal issue you're dealing with (e.g., family law, criminal law, tenant rights, etc.)? This will help me provide more accurate information.
My Roomates girlfriend and her * kids haven’t left my my house in 2 months. I expressed my dissatisfaction with the situation and after reaching an agreement to no longer bring the children to the house they continue to do so. Is this an invasion of my privacy or disruption of quiet enjoyment?
In California, tenant rights are protected under various laws. Here are some key points that might relate to your situation:
- **Disruption of Quiet Enjoyment**: Under California Civil Code Section *, tenants have the right to "quiet enjoyment" of their rental property.
- **Unauthorized Occupants**: If your lease specifies the number of occupants, having additional people stay without permission might violate the lease terms.
~San Diego Superior Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Union St, San Diego, CA *
Website: www.sdcourt.ca.gov

Have you discussed this issue with your landlord or property manager?
If my Roomate/co tenant violated our lease but continued to pay rent to the landlords in full. Am I obligated to pay him even though the agreement was breached?
In California, whether you are obligated to pay your co-tenant depends on several factors:
- **Lease Agreement**: Review your lease to see if it addresses situations involving breaches by co-tenants.
- **Rent Payment Agreement**: If you have a separate agreement with your co-tenant regarding rent payment, that could impact your obligations.
- **Landlord Notification**: Inform your landlord about the violation; they may provide further guidance.
Have you consulted your lease agreement to see if it addresses co-tenant breaches?