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  • 07-17-2018, 04:02 PM
    caligrl238923
    Is a Subtenant Entitled to Know the Amount of the Master Tenant's Rent
    My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California

    I rented a room someone and I rent the bedroom at slightly lower than the current market rate; however, it is about 65% of the actual rent. I've lived here forever so, even though it's not rent controlled, rent has only increased by so much each year. I have disclosed to my future roommate that she is paying more than half the rent (due to additional amenities, space, etc) but she hasn't asked for details so I haven't given her an actual amount. Am I obligated to disclose or am I within my rights since I am not charging more than market rate? If she asks me and realizes she is paying more than half, can she request a refund of all back rent or will our rental agreement hold? I feel market rate is fair or else I would not request it.

    Thank you.
  • 07-17-2018, 06:00 PM
    adjusterjack
    Re: 1) Broke Lease Without Notice and 2) Must I Disclose the Total Rent Amount to Ren
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    Quoting caligrl238923
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    Am I obligated to disclose or am I within my rights since I am not charging more than market rate? If she asks me and realizes she is paying more than half, can she request a refund of all back rent or will our rental agreement hold? I feel market rate is fair or else I would not request it.

    She is your tenant, you are her landlord. She pays what she agreed to pay regardless of what you pay to your landlord. You have no obligation to tell her what you pay to your landlord.

    Note: If you haven't done so already I suggest you study up on the CA landlord tenant statutes:

    http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/fa...er=2.&article=
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