My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California.
Here's my situation:
My mother was renting a room at a board and care. She was accepted at a nursing home so she moved.
Monthtly rent was due on the 13th. I gave notice (oral - I know that was a mistake but forget about it for now) on the 23rd. Landlord said we would owe for the 13th to 23rd of following month in order to comply with 30-day notice. No problem. My mom moved out on the 27th in the morning. The landlord had the room filled THAT EVENING.
Ok, so now I believe I understand (from reading the CA DCA website) that WE DO NOT OWE RENT because the landlord suffered no loss. Great.
Now here's the question: Since the landlord filled the spot during a period for which we paid rent, DOES SHE OWE US the difference from the the 27th (or 28th) until the 13th of the next month? In other words, even though our last payment on the 13th was for a full month, we only used the portion from 13th to 27th. Landlord presumably collected a full month's rent from new tennant on 28th.
BTW my mom paid no security deposit and only first month's rent upon moving in.
I looked thru the forum but didnt' find a case that was similar in nature. Sorry if this ends up duplicating any other post.

