My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California
I’ve been looking for days to solve this problem, and can’t find it anywhere.
I’m starting a lease on 8/1/12
No lease has been signed, nor has one been provided for review.
No keys accesses or possession has been handed to me.
Filled out an application for rent 7/11/12
landlord asked for and recived (and cashed) a HOLD deposit of 300$
Hold deposit, had no dates or terms to expire listed.
Landlord approved me to move in on 7/18/12
Landlord says since the unit is available NOW "the apartment is ready you will be responsible for the remainder of the deposit and the pro-rated rent." then asked "Are you moving in tomorrow?, your rent starts today" 7/18/12. I didnt accept verbaly and just said " we dont have a lease yet".
Am I liable for the 2 weeks rent prior to lease agreement ?
any law or code I can quote to them on 8/1/12 would be useful.
Thanks for your help

